Oakland Rising

Our Mission: Oakland Rising educates & mobilizes voters in the flatlands to speak up for & take charge of the issues impacting our lives. We are a multilingual, multiracial collaborative with deep roots in East & West Oaklands neighborhoods, proving that everyday residents working together have the power to change the way our city is run. With longtime Oakland families & our newest neighbors working shoulder to shoulder, we are building on Oaklands incredibly rich history to advance smart, community-first solutions for a thriving Town. Our work focuses on 3 major goals to develop critical infrastructure necessary to build progressive power in Oakland: Build a permanent political/electoral infrastructure; Exercise & expand political influence; and Align organizations & coordinate with other progressive forces. Our Vision: We envision an Oakland that realizes our shared dreams of health, happiness, safety & opportunity for all. A Town that stands for progress & sus...