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Empower Oakland

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Newsletter and voter guide empowering Oaklanders to vote for the future they want.

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Latest Issues

Why Oakland can't afford to sleep on school board races

Why it matters: OUSD is stumbling, and it affects all of Oakland.

  • A city’s schools impact so much more than the families and kids that rely on them. Schools shape neighborhoods, impact rents, and determine whether families and business...
15 days ago
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If crime is down, why does Oakland have fewer cops than ever?

Catch up quick: Last month, Mayor Lee kicked off her re-election with a report card titled “365 Days of Action and Results.” It spans homelessness, illegal dumping, fire safety, small business, and more. Today we dive into a topic Oaklander...

19 days ago
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Oaklanders reject Measure E — and what’s ahead in Oakland politics

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

Big deal: For the first time in 15 years, Oaklanders said no to a new tax measure.

  • Measure E was a $192 parcel tax, backed by the mayor, nearly all of city council, public sector union leaders, th...
2 months ago
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Reminder: One week left to vote in the June primary

There’s still one week left to vote in the June primary, which will decide a number of important statewide and local elections.

For Oaklanders, Empower Oakland’s voter guide has endorsements on local races and measures, including the Alame...

2 months ago
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Why Oaklanders should vote NO on Measure E

Photo: Daniel Sofer

Oaklanders pay the highest taxes per capita of any major city in California. Since 2020, voters approved more than $150M in new annual tax revenue, which was promised to improve public safety, libraries, parks, and city...

3 months ago
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