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Oakland Community Groups Call to Fund ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program

Oakland Community Groups Call to Fund ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program

As budget cuts jeopardize the launch of a public campaign financing program approved by Oakland voters, community groups are mobilizing at town halls with a plan to keep the program on schedule this year.

Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.

Oakland Voters to Decide on Fair Elections Measure

Oakland Voters to Decide on Fair Elections Measure

A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option in Oakland, called "Democracy Dollars," and increase transparency of who is spending to influence city elections.

Oakland Community Groups Launch Campaign to Fight Big Money in Elections

Oakland Community Groups Launch Campaign to Fight Big Money in Elections

The Fair Elections Oakland coalition has launched an effort to pass a public campaign financing program—called "Democracy Dollars"—like the vouchers used in Seattle elections since 2017.