2014 Elections Archives - Oakland Voices

Undocu-Elections

November 12, 2014 Erick Chavarria

On election night I found myself at the headquarters of Libby Schaaf’s election party. I call it a party because it felt like one. The alcohol was copious (and free) and the people many.

No confetti, no raucous crowds here, just a bluesy ambiance set by the live jazz playing in the background. The bluesy sentiment and folks talking work, life and family was a somewhat lackluster atmosphere

All Eyes on Jean Quan: Election Night Coverage

November 12, 2014 Sergio Martinez

I got my first election assignment under my belt. It was quite a unique and fun experience reporting for the Oakland Tribune. I was assigned to Jean Quan’s campaign headquarters, which was located at Scott’s

Tweets of the Oakland Mayoral Race: week in review

November 3, 2014 Sara Rowley

The Oakland mayoral race cannot be escaped these days. On the eve of the election, any politically-minded Oaklander’s feed is full of “@” mentions, #mayoral hashtags, and links to polls and studies of varying relevance.

East Oakland, the Forgotten Enclave of Oakland

October 31, 2014 Saa'un Bell

Brown fields (land contaminated by past industrial use), crowded buses, six corner stores in a seven block radius—none of which had fresh fruits or vegetables. Asthma, low-wages and affordable housing were among the many

Oakland Mayoral Candidates Speak

October 31, 2014 Le’Ana Powell

The candidates running to be the next Mayor of Oakland speak for themselves. Following are video clips of the candidates speaking at the East Oakland Building Healthy Communities mayoral forum. See what they had to

Tweets of the Mayoral Race: Allen Temple Forum

October 31, 2014 Sara Rowley

The race to become Oakland’s next mayor is serious business with serious consequences for the people of East Oakland, who often face issues that only major city hall policy change can affect. As election day

The Mayor of 82nd Ave

October 31, 2014 Gerald Green

Organized under East Oakland Building Healthy Communities’ umbrella, the mayor and would-be mayors flocked to Allen Temple Arms located at 82nd Ave. and International Blvd, seeking blessings from Deep-in-the “E.” But first the office seekers