CA Assembly District 15

Jovanka Beckles CA AD15 Candidate, Rejects New PAC Spending, Calls On Buffy Wicks To Do So

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Candidate for Assembly District 15 Jovanka Beckles today stated: “I was disturbed to learn this week that an independent expenditure committee supporting me, called the California African American PAC, is partly funded by corporations, billionaires, and interest groups like Chevron, Tesla, Sheryl Sandberg, and the California Medical Association. ONN Note: Buffy Wicks posted her response … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Gets Dem Party Activist Kimberly Ellis Endorsement For CA AD15

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Today leading California Democratic Party Activist Kimberly Ellis issued a long statement endorsing Jovanka Beckles’ candidacy to represent Assembly District 15 in Sacramento. Her conclusion is “I’m voting for Jovanka because she is the most qualified candidate – with a voice and perspective that is desperately needed in our halls of power.” Kimberly Ellis has … Read more

The San Francisco Chronicle Endorses Buffy Wicks

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Buffy Wicks Gets Contra Costa Building And Construction Trades Council Endorsement For CA AD 15

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Buffy Wicks AD15 Candidate Holding AD 15 Canvass Barnstorm October 5 – 8

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Buffy Wicks CA AD15 Candidate Hits Record 200th Houseparty

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Jovanka Beckles, Richmond City Council Member Tours Miraflores Senior Affordable Housing Complex

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Richmond City Council Member Jovanka Beckles joined a tour on Friday, Sept. 28, of the brand-new Miraflores affordable senior housing complex in Richmond. A delighted Jovanka Beckles joined celebratory community leaders who explained the long drawn-out, complicated and challenging process to bring this stunning new complex of 100 one bedroom units into being. “We didn’t … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Gets Endorement Of Path-Breaking Author, Newspaper, Union, Democratic Clubs, And Chamber of Commerce For CA AD15

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Jovanka Beckles’s endorsements to represent Assembly District 15 continue to astound! In the last week, she received endorsements from: $ Author and environmental pioneer Frances Moore Lappé; $ LGBTQ-oriented Bay Area Reporter newspaper; $ Massive public employee union AFSCME California; $ East Bay Young Democrats; $ Black Young Democrats of the East Bay; $ Rainbow … Read more

Buffy Wicks CA AD15 Candidate Holds Canvass Activities This Weekend

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Buffy Wicks CA Assembly District 15 Candidate Releases Comprehensive Homelessness Crisis Plan

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Jovanka Beckles CA 15 District Candidate Statement On Vaccines

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As a mental health professional for Contra Costa County, I take public health very seriously. And that includes making sure everyone’s kids get the vaccines they need. Here are the facts about where I stand on vaccines: In 2015, the California legislature passed SB277, ending personal belief exemptions from vaccination requirements for entry into public … Read more

Jovanka Beckles: The California AD 15 Endorsement Juggernaut Keeps Rolling!

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Jovanka Beckles is stacking up more and more support across California AD 15. On Saturday, August 25, Beckles received the endorsement of the John George Democratic Club. “I’m greatly honored!” Jovanka said. “John George was the first African-American elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. For more than 30 years he fought for civil … Read more

Buffy Wicks Statement On Phasing Out Oil Production In California, Release Of Environmental Platform

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California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

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

Jovanka Beckles Gets Sierra Club of California Endorsement In CA 15 Race

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On July 25, Sierra Club of California Director Kathryn Phillips announced the Sierra Club’s endorsement of Richmond Councilmember Jovanka Beckles’ candidacy for Assembly District 15. “Jovanka has more than proven her willingness and ability to work for the public interest and a safe, clean environment. She’s the real deal and Sierra Club is proud to … Read more

Jovanka Beckles Gets California Nurses Association Endorsement

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The California Nurses Association announced its endorsement of Jovanka Beckles for election as District 15 Representative to the State Assembly in November’s election. The Association represents about 100,000 nurses across the state. CNA Co-President Malinda Markowitz stated,    Jovanka Beckles has for many years been a stalwart defender of California’s nurses and healthcare workers and she … Read more

Jovanka Beckles, CA District 15 Candidate, Meets Ro Khanna, US Congressman

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Jovanka Beckles staff issued this announcement six days ago, and it reports that she met with US Congressman Ro Khanna (17th District, California). Here are the details: Jovanka Beckles California State Assembly District 15 candidate met in Fremont, California this morning with US House Representative Ro Khanna (D-17) and discussed issues of common concern facing … Read more

Buffy Wicks Talks California Assembly District 15 Campaign Over Coffee In Oakland

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I met Buffy Wicks, who’s running for the California Assembly District 15 seat that was occupied by Tony Thurmond, today, at my favorite place to talk politics, Lakeshore Cafe at 3257 Lakeshore in Oakland. Since we’ve been friends for a long time, going back to the historic Obama 2008 campaign days, we had a lot … Read more