Wellstone Club Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

Please join us to learn about Oakland’s special elections, now scheduled for April 15. Eligible Wellstone members* will vote on endorsements by online ballot for Oakland Mayor, Oakland City Council District 2 and a ballot measure to increase Oakland sales tax.

The evening’s agenda will include:

• Oakland – Barbara Lee will join us to share her views
  

• Oakland City Council, District 2 – candidates Kara Murray-Badal and Charlene Wang will speak
• Oakland’s budget crisis will be discussed by Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and Oak-D1 City Council member Zac Unger
• Alameda County DA selection – an update
• Plans to protect immigrants in the East Bay
• WDRC Bylaws changes and Officer Elections

MEETING starts at 645-pm (Zoom Room opens at 630-pm)

Zoom Registration is required for Zoom participants!

• POTLUCK at 6-pm (please bring something to share)
  • Last name A-H: Main Dish, I-R: , Side Dish, S-Z: Dessert or Beverage
• LOCATION – In person at East Bay Community Space, 507 55th Street (corner Telegraph Avenue) in Oakland:
  • PARKING – Street parking is recommended (on either 55th Street or Telegraph Avenue)
    • Limited off-street parking is available on the South side of the building, off Telegraph Avenue
  • AC Transit – stops for the 6, 12 and 18 buses are very close
  • Accessibility – the EBCS Main Room and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible

Due to Covid concerns, masks are highly encouraged (but not required) for in-person participants.

* Wellstone members in good standing as of Nov-30-2024 are eligible to vote on the Jan-23 endorsements. Become a Wellstone member today! Wellstone members can share viewpoints and questions online. If you’re not already part of the conversation, send an email to wdrc+.