Recent News from Wellstone

Berkeley Tenant Protections and Right to Organize is a ballot measure that will update Berkeley’s Tenant protection ordinance to:

• Reduce the scope and abuse of exemptions to Berkeley’s Tenant protection ordinance

• Expand the ability of the city to enforce its rental registry program

• Ensure tenants are aware of their rights during eviction proceedings

Protect the rights of tenants to form tenant associations and discuss issues with their landlords in good faith.

You can learn more and  join the campaign at www.RIght2Organize.org

The Jacobin has explored the issue in detail in this article quoting Rent Board Chair and Wellstone CC Member Leah Simon-Weisberg and mentioning our Club!  Tenants Are Forcing Bay Area Landlords to the Bargaining Table

Resolution calling for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine Adopted at the Wellstone Club meeting on 10/26/23

WHEREAS We are heartbroken by the recent violence in Israel and Gaza and as a progressive Democratic Club, including Jews, Muslims and people of all faiths, we deeply mourn the loss of all lives and pray for those who have lost loved ones due to this latest escalation;

And WHEREAS we unequivocally condemn Hamas’ murderous attacks and inhumane treatment of civilians and call for the immediate release of all hostages, and we also unequivocally condemn the indiscriminate and violent Israeli response that has already claimed thousands of civilian lives;

And WHEREAS the United States has and continues to supply Israel with more weapons and continuing such military aid will not bring peace

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT

Our elected leaders must: Read more

Send your own letter through the Friend’s Committee on National Legislation here.

Download our resolution here:  Palestine Resolution Wellstone

Dear Alameda County Supervisors & Administrator,

As Alameda County voters, civic leaders, and Democratic Clubs who believe in transparency, accountability and the importance of the right to vote in our democratic country, we write this open letter to express our public expression of lost confidence in the current Alameda County Registrar in upholding the values of our county, accountability to the voters, and the right to vote.  We call on you to restore faith in our Alameda County Registrar’s office by removing Tim Dupuis from his secondary position as Registrar and immediately moving to hire a qualified and dedicated full-time Registrar who will respect and enact the will of the voters of Alameda County.  Read more