Real estate developers, corporate landlords, and big business are once again working to dupe California voters into letting them off the hook from paying their fair share of taxes. Californians are already fighting a corporate agenda on every front. From budget cuts to skyrocketing rents, “tough on crime” policies to homelessness, the climate crisis to the culture wars, and anti-tax measures to threats to our democracy, our communities are under attack. By avoiding their fair share of taxes, they undermine the programs and services that keep us safe, like public safety, healthcare, and environmental protections. 

“An informed voter is an important voter. It’s not enough to just say “I’m gonna vote.” – what does it mean to actually be informed on key issues and policies?” – Saabir Lockett, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

“If we believe in the Oakland that everyone describes, that everyone says “I miss that old Oakland” – well that old Oakland took care of each other. We have to get back to those values, we have to bring back the importance of violence prevention as a care strategy.” -Pecolia Manigo