BCA Endorsement Cards are out!
BCA endorsement cards for Districts 2, 3 and 5 are out.
Endorsed by Berkeley Citizens Action & Berkeley Progressive Alliance. Berkeley Candidates Re-elect our Progressive Council Members:
Berkeley City offices:
Mayor: Mayor Jesse Arreguín
City Council District 2: Councilmember Cheryl Davila
City Council District 3: Councilmember Ben Bartlett
City Council District 5: Councilmember Sophie Hahn
City Council District 6: Richard Illgen
Rent Stabilization Board: Dominique Walker, Mari Mendonca, Xavier Johnson, Leah Simon-Weisberg & Andy Kelley (Vote for all 5) Berkeley
School Board: Ana Vasudeo, Laura Babitt, (Runner up)
Berkeley Measures (YES ON ALL):
FF YES Fire, Emergency Services and Wildfire Prevention Tax
GG YES Tax on Transportation Network Company Trips
HH YES Climate Action Tax Website: [www.berkeleyclimate.org](https://berkeleyclimate.org/), [www.facebook.com/BerkeleyClimateEquity](http://www.facebook.com/BerkeleyClimateEquity)
ii YES Police Accountability Charter Amendment, Website: (http://www.safeberkeley.org/), (https://www.facebook.com/Safeberkeley.org)
JJ YES Charter Amendment: Mayor and Council Compensation
KK YES Charter Amendment: Administrative Provisions and City Attorney
LL YES GANN Limit Spending Authority
MM YES Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Other Offices
Congress: Barbara Lee
Superior Court Judge, Seat 2: Elena Condes
BART Director District 7: Lateefah Simon
AC Transit District, At-large: H.E. Chris Peeples
AC Transit District, Ward 1: Jovanka Beckles
E.B. Regional Park District, Ward 1: Norman LaForce
State Propositions
14. YES Stem Cell Research Bond
15. YES!! Schools and Communities First: Raises $12 billion yearly for schools & local government, protects homeowners
16. YES Restores Affirmative Action
17. YES Allows Voting while on Parole
18. YES Allows 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
19. N.P.* Higher Taxes for Inherited Property
20. NO! Increased Penalties for Theft
21 YES!! Local Rent Control Initiative
22. NO Classifies App Drivers as Independent Contractors instead of Employees
23. YES Requires Doctors at Kidney Dialysis Centers
24. N.P.* Increased Online Data Privacy
25. YES Bans cash bail *No Position
Vote by Nov. 3rd – How to turn in your ballot: Use this link “bit.ly/wheresmyballotbox” to check registration & find a Ballot Drop Box or Accessible Voting Location. If possible use these options rather than rely on the postal service.
Vote early in person: 1225 Fallon St., Oakland
Mail Ballot: Drop at a post-office or mail box. Must be postmarked by Nov. 3rd. No Stamps needed
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