An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support. “For too long, our elections have been funded by wealthy special interests and out-of-state donors,” said liz suk,...
Bob Egelko | San Francisco Chronicle | Nov. 29, 2022 The financing of election campaigns, and their results, have been increasingly dominated by a small number of wealthy donors. But a newly approved ballot measure in Oakland is likely to give everyday people more of...
Davey D talks with liz suk of Oakland Rising about the results of the Oakland election and how to hold those coming into office accountable. Listen to the conversation.
Victory for the reform measure which creates an innovative Democracy Dollars program and increases political ad transparency FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2022 Matt Herdman | (973) 270-3645 | [email protected] OAKLAND, CA – Voters overwhelmingly approved...
For Immediate Release | November 10, 2022 After three years of intensive community outreach and public participation we are excited to see Measure T pass, creating a progressive business tax in Oakland. We would like to thank Councilmembers Thao, Kalb and Fife for...
Another Way by Lawrence Lessig | Season 4, Episode 59 | Nov 4, 2022 People are watching Measure W – Fair Elections Oakland Act knowing that it holds the potential to “have major ramifications for Democracy across the country.” Listen to this...