Posts Tagged ‘Election 2014’
Registrar’s map gives nuanced glimpse into Oakland mayoral results
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters recently released a map that casts a new light on the recent mayoral race in Oakland, which suggests that the outcome was more complex than a simple winner and loser.
Read MoreThree new school board members elected
Oakland Unified School District welcomes three unofficial new school board directors.
Read MoreThe Journey of the Ballot
Oakland North followed the journey of a ballot on Election Day and the intricacies that take place behind the scenes at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office in order for votes to become election results.
Read MoreVoters say yes to boosting the minimum wage, higher sales tax and reclassifying some felonies
As election results rolled in after the polls closed last night, advocates for several major policy changes celebrated victories at the state, county and local levels, including a statewide initiative that reduced penalties for certain non-violent offenses, an increase in Alameda County’s sales tax and a raise for Oakland’s minimum wage. Alameda County residents agreed…
Read MoreLibby Schaaf celebrates Oakland mayoral victory: “an awesome city”
In an elated victory declaration that culminated with her departure inside a rolling, flame-snorting metal snail, the still-unofficial mayor-elect Libby Schaaf was all smiles at a Lake Merritt celebration this afternoon.
Read MoreLibby Schaaf declares victory, minimum wage hike and parcel taxes pass
As results from Tuesday’s election continue to come in, mayoral candidate Libby Schaaf claims an early lead in first choice voting. Additionally, Measures N, Z, BB and FF all receive the necessary votes to pass.
Read MoreLibby Schaaf, parcel taxes ahead in early returns
Oakland City Councilmember Libby Schaaf was leading in the early returns in the mayoral race late Tuesday.
Read MoreOakland campaigns celebrate election night, await results
When the polls closed tonight, Oakland candidates and their supporters gathered to celebrate the results and their hard work.
Read MoreVolunteers go door-to-door to get out the vote
In an election expected to have unprecedentedly low turnout in Alameda County, every vote is crucial to those working on “get out the vote” campaigns.
Read MoreOakland voters, candidates turn out for Election Day 2014
With fifteen mayoral candidates and more than a handful of measures on this year’s ballot, Oakland voters make their voices heard.
Read MoreKalb urges yes on CC, beefing up Oakland’s Ethics Commission
On election night, Oakland voters will weigh in on Measure CC, a charter reform measure designed to provide the Oakland Public Ethics Commission with increased powers and responsibilities in monitoring City Hall.
Read MoreMeet Einstein, Oakland’s only canine mayoral candidate
Meet Einstein, the only canine candidate running for the mayor’s seat in Tuesday’s election.
Read MoreOn the money: How much Oakland’s mayoral candidates have spent and raised
Oakland North examines the fundraising results — and the spending — of the Oakland mayoral candidates.
Read MoreMaine artists’ collective, stopping in Oakland, urges ‘No’ vote on Prop 1
At a rally in West Oakland, artists and presenters explained why the giant canvases behind them evoked both international struggles for natural resources and California’s ongoing conflicts over water rights.
Read MoreLocal effects of Proposition 1 water bond measure remain murky
Proposition 1, a bond measure designed to address California’s water issues, is on Tuesday’s ballot.
Read MoreMayoral candidate: Rebecca Kaplan
Oakland city councilmember at-large Rebecca Kaplan was the first out lesbian elected to office in Oakland when she joined the city council in 2008. Now, at age 44, she has another goal for change: to become Oakland’s mayor.
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