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P&F Campaigns in Alameda County

Local Candidates

State Senate

There were no Peace and Freedom Party candidates for State Senate in Alameda County.

U.S. House of Representatives

Dina Padilla ran as a write-in candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party nomination for House of Representatives in the 11th Congressional District, which includes parts of Alameda County (Dublin, Pleasanton, and rural areas south of Pleasanton and of Livermore and east of Altamont Pass), as well as south-central and northeastern parts of Contra Costa County, almost all of San Joaquin County, and eastern portions of Santa Clara County. Despite her getting more votes than any other candidate for the nomination in the June primary, election officials refused to place her name on the November ballot. We urged voters to write in her name for Congress in November, but those votes were not counted because her general election candidacy was unofficial.

State Assembly

Eddie Ytuarte was the Peace and Freedom Party candidate for State Assembly in the 16th District, which includes most of Oakland, all of Alameda and Piedmont, and part of Emeryville. He came in second of two candidates with 10,071 votes (9.8%), all of which were in Alameda County.

Local Non-partisan Offices

The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party organization endorsed two individual candidates for local non-partisan office and one slate of five candidates.

For Oakland City Council, the Peace and Freedom Party endorsed Aimee Allison in District 2. Allison lost her runoff, getting 6,090 votes (46.8%).

For Berkeley City Council, the Peace and Freedom Party endorsed Dona Spring in District 4. Spring was re-elected with 3,127 votes (71.8%).

For Berkeley Rent Board, the Peace and Freedom Party endorsed Lisa Anne Stephens, Howard Chong, Chris Kavanagh, Pam Webster and David Blake, the Committee to Defend Affordable Housing's (CDAH) pro-tenant slate running city-wide. We participated in the nominating convention for the pro-tenant slate, and, though we were disappointed that none of the P&F registrants running were nominated there, we endorsed the slate in its entirety. Blake, Chong, Webster, Stephens and Kavanagh were all elected, with 16,983, 17,913, 15,121, 15,919 and 17,618 votes respectively.

Peace and Freedom Party Central Committees

The elected members of the Peace and Freedom Party Central Committees from Alameda County are:

  • First Supervisorial District (most of Fremont, Pleasanton and Livermore): 2 seats, no candidates, election cancelled.
  • Second Supervisorial District (Hayward, Union City, Newark, part of Fremont): 3 seats, no candidates, election cancelled.
  • Third Supervisorial District (part of Oakland from Chinatown and Jack London Square to Fruitvale, Alameda, San Leandro and San Lorenzo): 4 seats, two candidates elected.
    • Dave Kadlecek (Oakland) LWV page
    • Al Sargis (Oakland)
  • Fourth Supervisorial District (most of East Oakland, Castro Valley, Ashland and Cherryland, Dublin): 5 seats, no candidates, election cancelled.
  • Fifth Supervisorial District (Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, and much of Oakland including North Oakland, West Oakland, downtown, Adams Point and Trestle Glen): 9 seats, election mistakenly cancelled by county election officials with seven candidates declared elected and five more placed on CCs by being nominated for partisan office.
    • John Comly (Berkeley)
    • Tom Condit (Berkeley) (placed on the Central Committees by being nominated for Insurance Commissioner)
    • Albert Dragstedt (Oakland)
    • Bob Evans (Berkeley)
    • Marsha Feinland (Berkeley) (placed on the Central Committees by being nominated for United States Senator)
    • Jack Harrison (Berkeley) (placed on the Central Committees by being nominated for Attorney General)
    • Norma Harrison (Berkeley)
    • Ron Hoffman (Berkeley)
    • Antonio Salas (Oakland)
    • Gerald Sanders (Oakland) (placed on the Central Committees by being nominated for State Treasurer)
    • Stan Woods (Oakland)
    • Eddie Ytuarte (Oakland) (placed on the Central Committees by being nominated for State Assembly)

Local Measures

There were seventeen municipal and regional measures on the ballot November 7th in Alameda County; the Peace and Freedom Party considered them all and took positions on nine:

  • Measure A (Berkeley Unified School District): Authorize a 10 year parcel tax to replace two parcel taxes expiring in 2007. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure, because we generally oppose parcel taxes as regressive, but we realized that these are for generally good purposes. The measure passed with 33,264 votes (79.7%).
  • Measure B (San Leandro Unified School District): Authorize $109 million in bonds for the construction and repair of facilities for San Leandro public schools. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure, because we generally oppose bond financing as regressive, but we realized that these are for a good purpose. The measure passed with 11,398 votes (68.7%).
  • Measure C (Albany): Authorize $5 million in bonds for the renovation and expansion of the Fire Station, the construction of an Emergency Operations Center, and other improvements to the Fire/Police/Civic Center complex. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure, because we generally oppose bond financing as regressive, but we realized that these are for a good purpose. The measure passed with 4,642 votes (76.3%).
  • Measure D (Albany): Allow a single medical marijuana dispensary in Albany, subject to regulations to be written before any permit is considered. This measure is supported by medical marijuana advocates. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on D. With our support, the measure passed with 3,314 votes (54.3%).
  • Measure E (Berkeley): Modify the city charter to allow for interim appointments to fill vacancies on the Rent Board until the next general municipal election. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on E. With our support, the measure passed with 30,268 votes (82.1%).
  • Measure F (Berkeley): Modify the General Plan, Waterfront Plan, and Waterfront Specific Plan to accomodate the proposed Gilman Street Playing Fields (on the waterfront just south of Gilman Street). Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure. The measure passed with 28,583 votes (79.8%).
  • Measure G (Berkeley): Set a goal of 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and direct the city government to set ten year plans and goals to move toward such a reduction. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on G. With our support, the measure passed with 33,293 votes (82.3%).
  • Measure H (Berkeley): Call for the impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. The war criminals who are attempting to destroy the U.S. Constitution deserve impeachment, though we can't count on the Democrats and Republicans in Congress to carry out their responsibilities to do so. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on H. With our support, the measure passed with 28,096 votes (69.5%).
  • Measure I (Berkeley): Gut Berkeley's condo conversion ordinance to make it easier for landlords to make windfall profits by throwing out tenants and converting apartments to condominiums. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on I. With our opposition, the measure failed with 28,396 No votes (73.9%).
  • Measure J (Berkeley): Prevent the gutting of Berkeley's Landmark Preservation Ordinance. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on J. Despite our support, the measure failed with only 16,659 votes (43.2%).
  • Measure K (Fremont): Severely limit development in an area of northern Fremont formerly used for salt production. The environmental movement supported this, while pro-development officials opposed it. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on K. Despite our support, the measure failed with only 14,977 Yes votes (34.2%).
  • Measure L (Fremont): Authorizes a four percent utility tax on gas and electric bills for six years. Utility taxes are generally regressive, so the Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on L. With our opposition, the measure failed with 24,976 No votes (57.3%).
  • Measure M (Oakland): Changes the standards used for investment decisions by the Police and Fire Retirement Board. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure. The measure passed with 59,105 votes (68.7%).
  • Measure N (Oakland): Authorizes $148 million in bonds for new and improved library facilities, including moving the main library to the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure. The measure failed with 62,126 Yes votes (64.2%), less than the two-thirds majority required for passage.
  • Measure O (Oakland): Amends the city charter to require the use of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in all municipal elections, once the county can conduct such elections for the city. While the Peace and Freedom Party generally would prefer proportional representation elections for legislative bodies like the City Council and School Board, IRV is a major step forwards for fairer elections for those bodies and for inherently single-winner offices like Mayor and City Attorney. The Alameda County Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on O. With our support, the measure passed with 64,093 votes (68.6%).
  • Measure P (Pleasanton): Allows Phase II of the plan for development of the Bernal Property, formerly owned by the City and County of San Francisco's water department, in southern Pleasanton to proceed. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure. The measure passed with 17,685 votes (82.1%).
  • Measure Q (Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District): Authorizes $30 million in bonds for to protect open space and improve park facilities in Castro Valley. Peace and Freedom did not take a position on this measure. The measure failed with 30,624 Yes votes (56.7%), less than the two-thirds majority required for passage.

Regional Candidate

Dave Campbell ran for Board of Equalization in the 1st Board of Equalization District, which includes all of Alameda County. He came in fourth of four candidates, with 67,697 votes (2.9%) district-wide, in third place with 11,700 votes (3.1%) in Alameda County.

Statewide Candidates

The Peace and Freedom Party candidates for statewide partisan public offices were:

  • Governor: Janice Jordan (5th of 6 candidates on the ballot with 69,934 votes (0.8%) statewide, 3,569 votes (0.8%) in Alameda County)
  • Lieutenant Governor: Stewart Alexander (6th of 6 candidates with 43,319 votes (0.5%) statewide, 2,068 votes (0.5%) in Alameda County)
  • Secretary of State: Margie Akin (6th of 6 candidates with 91,483 votes (1.0%) statewide, 3,850 votes (0.9%) in Alameda County)
  • Treasurer: Gerald Sanders (6th of 6 candidates with 71,726 votes (0.8%) statewide, 2,799 votes (0.7%) in Alameda County)
  • Controller: Liz Barrón (4th of 6 candidates with 212,383 votes (2.5%) statewide, 7,448 votes (1.9%) in Alameda County)
  • Attorney General: Jack Harrison (5th of 5 candidates with 100,797 votes (1.1%) statewide, 6,036 votes (1.5%) in Alameda County)
  • Insurance Commissioner: Tom Condit (5th of 6 candidates with 187,618 votes (2.2%) statewide, 10,894 votes (2.8%) in Alameda County)
  • U.S. Senator: Marsha Feinland (5th of 6 candidates on the ballot with 117,764 votes (1.3%) statewide, in 4th place with 5,757 votes (1.5%) in Alameda County)

Statewide Measures

There were thirteen propositions on the statewide ballot November 7th, assigned proposition numbers 1A through 1E and 83 through 90. At its August 26th-27th State Convention, the Peace and Freedom Party took positions supporting Proposition 87 (oil severance tax to support alternative energy) and Proposition 89 ("Clean Money" public financing of candidates for state offices, limit corporate funding of ballot measure campaigns) and opposing the other eleven propositions.

  • Proposition 1A (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Transportation Funds." This measure eliminates the loopholes in provisions of the state constitution requiring gas sales tax money to be used for transportation. We don't think the legislature's hands should be tied to require the state to spend money on roads and transit even if it may be needed more urgently for education and health care. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 1A. Despite our opposition, Proposition 1A passed by a statewide vote of 6,400,587 (77.0%) Yes to 1,916,925 (23.0%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 294,913 (75.5%) to 96,194 (24.5%).
  • Proposition 1B (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Transportation Bonds." This measure authorizes the sale of $19.9 billion in bonds to be used for various transportation projects. We generally oppose bonds, that require ordinary people to pay taxes to those who can afford to invest in bonds, instead of taxing those who can afford to pay in order to meet social needs. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 1B. Despite our opposition, Proposition 1B passed by a statewide vote of 5,112,142 (61.4%) Yes to 3,218,657 (38.6%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 257,405 (65.8%) to 133,892 (34.2%).
  • Proposition 1C (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Housing Bonds." This measure authorizes the sale of $2.85 billion in bonds to be used for various housing-related programs. We generally oppose bonds, that require ordinary people to pay taxes to those who can afford to invest in bonds, instead of taxing those who can afford to pay in order to meet social needs. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 1C. Despite our opposition, Proposition 1C passed by a statewide vote of 4,814,850 (57.8%) Yes to 3,521,055 (42.2%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 265,426 (67.8%) to 126,346 (32.2%).
  • Proposition 1D (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "School and College Bonds." This measure authorizes the sale of $10.4 billion in bonds to be used for construction projects at K-12 schools and public universities and community colleges. We generally oppose bonds, that require ordinary people to pay taxes to those who can afford to invest in bonds, instead of taxing those who can afford to pay in order to meet social needs. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 1D. Despite our opposition, Proposition 1D passed by a statewide vote of 4,754,868 (56.9%) Yes to 3,602,055 (43.1%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 268,872 (68.5%) to 123,902 (31.5%).
  • Proposition 1E (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Flood Control Bonds." This measure authorizes the sale of $4.1 billion in bonds to be used for various flood control projects. We generally oppose bonds, that require ordinary people to pay taxes to those who can afford to invest in bonds, instead of taxing those who can afford to pay in order to meet social needs. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 1E. Despite our opposition, Proposition 1E passed by a statewide vote of 5,305,852 (64.2%) Yes to 2,962,546 (35.8%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 281,419 (72.5%) to 107,046 (27.5%).
  • Proposition 83 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Punishment for Sex Crimes." This measure increases the penalties for people convicted of sex crimes, prevents all registered sex offenders from ever living in a city, and requires life-long electronic monitoring of many registered sex offenders. This measure will waste money by increasing the number of people in prison and harassing low-risk ex-prisoners while failing to reduce crime. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 83. Despite our opposition, Proposition 83 passed by a statewide vote of 5,926,800 (70.5%) Yes to 2,483,597 (29.5%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 236,514 (60.4%) to 155,449 (39.6%).
  • Proposition 84 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Bonds for Water & Natural Resources." This measure authorizes the sale of $5.4 billion in bonds for water quality, flood control and parks. We generally oppose bonds, that require ordinary people to pay taxes to those who can afford to invest in bonds, instead of taxing those who can afford to pay in order to meet social needs. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 84. Despite our opposition, Proposition 84 passed by a statewide vote of 4,431,945 (53.8%) Yes to 3,807,005 (46.2%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 250,867 (64.9%) to 135,872 (35.1%).
  • Proposition 85 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Parental Notification about Abortion." This initiative was part of the anti-choice movement's strategy to chip away at legal abortion in the United States. It would have endangered the lives of teenage women who are afraid to tell their parents about preganancies. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 85. With our opposition, Proposition 85 was defeated by a statewide vote of 3,868,714 (45.8%) Yes to 4,576,128 (54.2%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 123,919 (31.3%) to 271,941 (68.7%).
  • Proposition 86 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Cigarette Tax." This measure would have quadrupled the state tax on cigarettes and used the money raised for various health and child development programs. We oppose cigarette taxes as regressive, making lower-income people pay relatively more than higher-income people. More lower-income people are smokers, and low-income smokers would pay a much higher part of their incomes in cigarette taxes than higher-income smokers. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 86. With our opposition, Proposition 86 was defeated by a statewide vote of 4,136,358 (48.3%) Yes to 4,425,689 (51.7%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 238,235 (59.5%) to 162,600 (40.5%).
  • Proposition 87 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Oil Severance Tax for Clean Energy." This measure would have created a new oil severance tax, raising $4 billion that would have been used for research, development and promotion of alternative clean and renewable energy. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on 87. Despite our support, Proposition 87 was defeated by a statewide vote of 3,861,217 (45.4%) Yes to 4,635,265 (54.6%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 241,338 (60.3%) to 159,215 (39.7%).
  • Proposition 88 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Parcel Tax for Education." This measure would have created a new, regressive statewide parcel tax to be used for various programs in K-12 education. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 88. With our opposition, Proposition 88 was defeated by a statewide vote of 1,947,312 (23.3%) Yes to 6,396,956 (76.7%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 118,322 (30.2%) to 272,545 (69.8%).
  • Proposition 89 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Public Funding of Political Campaigns." This is the "Clean Money" initiative put on the ballot by the California Nurses Association. It would have provided public funding of campaigns for state elective offices to candidates who agree not to spend any other money and show broad support by collecting enough $5 "qualifying contributions" from potential constituents, funded by an increase in the corporate income tax. The measure would have also limited corporate contributions to campaigns for and against ballot measures. While this measure wasn't perfect (among other things, Demopublican candidates can much more easily qualify for more public funding than can progressive third party and independent candidates), it would still have been a big step forward to reducing the control of corporations and the rich over electoral politics. The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote YES on 89. Despite our support, Proposition 89 was defeated by a statewide vote of 2,124,728 (25.7%) Yes to 6,132,618 (74.3%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 151,308 (39.0%) to 235,966 (61.0%).
  • Proposition 90 (the voter pamphlet's summary, analysis, arguments for and against and rebuttals, and the full text (as PDF) are available): "Property Rights." This measure was a deceptive Trojan Horse. While promoted as protecting small property owners from losing their homes or businesses to well-connected developers, what it actually would have done was to restrict government's ability to take any action that might reduce the value of property (e.g., protect the environment, regulate land use, require fair treatment of tenants). The Peace and Freedom Party urged that you vote NO on 90. With our opposition, Proposition 90 was defeated by a statewide vote of 3,932,043 (47.6%) Yes to 4,324,722 (52.4%) No. In Alameda County, the vote was 138,882 (37.5%) to 231,157 (62.5%).
 

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