People power has been on display throughout our city this fall. In the last few weeks Oakland Rising talked to over 6,000 voters in East and West Oakland who overwhelmingly support creating good jobs at the old Oakland Army Base. Over 90% of the voters we talked to also support taxing the richest 1% of Californians to raise billions for our schools, health clinics, and other crucial community resources. Real, concrete change is possible, and Oakland Rising is moving it forward.

We know that we can’t make all the changes we want for Oakland without also addressing California’s outdated tax and fiscal policies. Spend 3 days with Oakland Rising and our statewide partners at CAMP CALLS to learn about our solutions, strategy and action plan to fix California’s budget mess once and for all!

Dear Friends and Allies~ Yesterday, Oakland’s City Auditor released a report certifying that Oakland Rising did not misuse public funds we received for Rank Choice Voting Education in 2010.

Oakland Rising realizes this year’s budget process has been especially difficult. With a city that has 13% of its residents living below the federal poverty line, Oakland Rising and our core partners have been working with Councilmembers to ensure that the 2011-13 Budget prioritizes resources and services that are absolutely vital to the most at risk Oaklanders.

You are invited to Oakland Rising’s first house party and fundraiser of the year!

The theme of the house party is: The Possibility & Promise of Oakland in 2011 and Mayor Jean Quan has signed on as a Honorary Host and will be in attendance to share her thoughts on Oakland.

Join us for this special opportunity to come face to face with community leaders to hear what Oakland’s political and policy landscape will look like this year. Learn how you can help ensure Oakland is moving a truly progressive agenda that creates an Oakland for everyone.