Buffy Wicks 
OAKLAND –– Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D – Oakland) declared victory in the March 3, 2020 primary election Wednesday morning. With 100% of precincts reporting, Wicks was leading her competitors with 80.5% of the vote. “I’m honored to serve the 15th Assembly District in Sacramento, and I’m very thankful that our vision for the East Bay, … Read more
OAKLAND — On Friday, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (AD-15) celebrated the California Democratic Party’s endorsement of her 2020 re-election campaign. The Party announced Wicks’ endorsement Sunday at its annual Fall Convention, eliciting cheers from her robust list of supporters and California Democrats across the state. “I’m honored that my first-year accomplishments earned me the trust and … Read more
Buffy Wicks Re-Election Campaign gains momentum with broad range of union support. OAKLAND — Today, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced a robust list of endorsements from the labor community for her re-election campaign in March 2020. Wicks announced endorsements from the California Building & Construction Trades Council of California, Building & Construction Trades Council of Alameda … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. — California lawmakers have sent Governor Gavin Newsom AB 1790, a groundbreaking bill by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), assuring basic fairness for small businesses and third-party vendors who sell on online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. If signed by the governor, it will become the first law of its kind in the United … Read more
Oakland, CA. — Today California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, endorsed Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’s re-election to represent District 15. “Buffy quickly demonstrated – through her votes and legislation – she’s a strong progressive voice for children, families and our public schools,” Thurmond said. “We need legislators like Buffy fighting in Sacramento for much-needed investments … Read more
Oakland, Calif. — Today Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) officially announced her 2020 re-election campaign to represent the Fifteenth District in the California State Assembly. In a video released to supporters via email, Wicks discussed the commitments she made during her first campaign, her record of achievements while in office, and her reasons for seeking reelection. … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. — On Thursday, June 13th, the California State Legislature passed the state’s 2019-2020 budget with a vote of 60- 17, with 2 abstentions. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks issued the following statement in response to the budget’s passage: “California’s budget is a statement of values and I am proud we are making serious investments to … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he will triple gun violence prevention funding in a major win for California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks as well as activists’ push to strengthen the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) programs. In conjunction with the budget ask, Wicks authored Assembly Bill 1603 to establish the California … Read more
Buffy Wicks’ AB 1485 passed California Assembly. Sacramento, Calif. — A bill authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D – Oakland) passed on the Assembly floor today to ease creation of middle class housing by streamlining the review process for mixed income or ‘missing middle’ developments. “The extreme cost of housing is affecting our economy, environment, … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. — As activists barnstorm California’s Capital this week, advocating for solutions to the state’s housing crisis, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ (D – Oakland) proposal collect statewide data on rental trends passed through committee with strong support from tenants rights groups. Assembly Bill 724, will establish California’s first state-wide rental registry to track rent levels … Read more
Sacramento, CA. — As activists barnstorm California’s Capital this week, advocating for solutions to the state’s housing crisis, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ (D – Oakland) proposal collect statewide data on rental trends heads into committee with strong support from tenants rights groups. Assembly Bill 724, will establish California’s first state-wide rental registry to track rent levels … Read more
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ (D – Oakland) bid to take on Big Soda is going in front the California Assembly Health Committee today as the “Healthy Checkout Aisles for Healthy Families Act” progresses towards passage. Assembly Bill 765 will require stores to get rid of sugary, high calorie drinks from checkout aisles in … Read more
Sacramento, Ca — Gun violence wreaks havoc on families and communities, exacting terrible physical and emotional costs – but it also comes at a huge expense to California’s economy — over $6.5 billion annually – with $1.4 billion in costs paid directly by California taxpayers. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’(D – Oakland) bill to strengthen state investments … Read more
Berkeley, CA.- Today Jovanka Beckles issued a press release regarding contributions made on her behalf by the California African American PAC, an outside independent expenditure campaign. Chevron, Tesla, Disney, the California Prison Guards and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly all contributed to the PAC. Filings show that the California African American PAC listed the contribution on … Read more
Berkeley, CA.– AD 15 candidates Buffy Wicks and Jovanka Beckles appeared on KQED Forum’s program on Tuesday, October 23. Unfortunately, Ms. Beckles was not truthful and mislead listeners about her record and her proposals on housing — a crucial issue for the voters of AD 15. The audio can be found here. Following are the … Read more
Berkeley, CA. – California Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks will be outreaching to voters throughout the District this weekend through canvasses, house parties, text parties and phone banks. A full list is below. A noted community organizer, Wicks is building on the campaign’s impressive grassroots operation that secured her overwhelming victory in June. She has held … Read more
Berkeley, CA. — Today The San Francisco Chronicle announced their endorsement of Buffy Wicks for the next Assemblymember in District 15. The Chronicle cited Buffy’s housing policies and ability to get things done as key reasons for their support. “The depth of her knowledge and savvy in blending progressive goals with pragmatic solutions are the … Read more
Berkeley, CA. – Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council has announced their support of Buffy Wicks as the best candidate to serve as California’s Assemblymember for AD 15. The Council had originally gone neutral in the AD 15 race but issued this endorsement after hearing public comments by both candidates in a debate held … Read more
Berkeley, CA. – California Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks is holding a canvass barnstorm October 6 – 8. Buffy is talking to voters in every corner of AD 15 over the course of the weekend. A list of all the activities is below. A noted community organizer, Buffy has made grassroots organizing a centerpiece of her … Read more
Berkeley, CA. – Last night, Assembly candidates Buffy Wicks and Jovanka Beckles participated in The League of Women Voters AD15 candidate forum at Berkeley Community Theater. After the forum, a Beckles campaign supporter, unprovoked, verbally attacked a a high school-aged volunteer intern for Buffy Wicks’ campaign. The harassment, which brought the student, named Sarah, to … Read more
Berkeley, CA – California Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks held her 200th houseparty in AD 15 this weekend. In addition, the Wicks for Assembly campaign knocked on more than 5,000 doors in AD 15 throughout the past week, working to get out Buffy’s message of affordable housing, healthcare for all, economic equality and family-friendly policies. Berkeley … Read more
Berkeley, CA. — California Assembly candidate Buffy Wicks is executing an ambitious general election field program with success with 10 days left before ballots begin arriving in the mail. Buffy will be holding the following canvass activities In addition to attending 6 supporter house parties: Oakland Canvassing Launch Berkeley HQ at 2930 Shattuck Ave in … Read more
Berkeley, CA.– This week, Buffy Wicks, candidate for Assembly District 15, released her comprehensive plan to confront the homelessness crisis. “We are in the middle of an unconscionable homeless crisis — over 130,000 Californians currently are living in shelters or on the streets. It’s hard to walk down the street without seeing someone who is … Read more
Berkeley, CA.– Today the Buffy Wicks for State Assembly campaign released its updated housing platform. Initially released in January, Buffy’s housing platform calls for measures to improve housing accessibility and affordability through quickly building more housing for low- and middle- income families, passing the $4 billion dollar statewide housing bond, reforming Costa-Hawkins, and implementing safety … Read more
Berkeley, CA – Today the Buffy Wicks for Assembly 2018 campaign released its policy platform on disability rights. Buffy will discuss her platform at the Disability Rights Forum held tomorrow from 6 – 7pm at 500 Davis St in San Leandro. The forum is hosted by East Bay Legislative Coalition, The Center for Independent Living, … Read more
Berkeley, CA.- Last night Assembly candidates Buffy Wicks and Jovanka Beckles appeared at Berkeley’s Stonewall Democratic Club endorsement meeting and were asked their position on mandatory vaccinations in schools. Beckles did not answer the question. “That’s one of those issues that – it keeps us fighting each other. I know growing up, I mean, I’m … Read more
Today the Buffy Wicks for Assembly 2018 campaign announced additional Labor endorsements. Dolores Huerta, American labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, has announced her support of Buffy. In addition, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5 has selected Buffy as the best candidate to serve as the next … Read more
Ironworkers Local 378 Oakland announced their endorsement today for Buffy Wicks to serve as the next Assemblymember for District 15. Ironworkers Local 378 represents tradespeople in the Oakland area, north to Lakeport, south to Westley, east of Highway 101 and west of Vacaville and Tracy. “Ironworkers Local 378 Oakland is proud to endorse Buffy Wicks … Read more
California State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson announced her endorsement today supporting Buffy Wicks to serve as the next Assemblymember for District 15. “I am proud to announce my support of Buffy Wicks for State Assembly,” said Senator Jackson. California needs leaders like Buffy who can build the coalitions we need to continue to fight for … Read more
Today Buffy Wicks, California AD 15 candidate, released the following statement: “We must phase off old energy production and work to build alternative sources of energy to protect California’s climate,” Buffy said. “The announcement today by the Trump Administration of rollbacks to coal regulations put in place by President Obama further underscores the need for … Read more
