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Democratic Party, Others Endorse Rebecca Kaplan for Alameda County Board of Supervisors Seat

Obtaining the endorsement of the Alameda County Democratic Party in this race was a major accomplishment for Rebecca Kaplan’s campaign, as all four candidates running were included for consideration and presented at the Democratic Party’s forum and to receive the endorsement, candidates must obtain over 60% of the vote.

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4 years ago

April 21, 2022

Oakland Post

Rebecca Kaplan has worked closely with IAFF Local 55 on a variety of important issues such as wildfire prevention, implementation of the MACRO program in Oakland, halting the fire station closures, and responding in a timely manner to medical calls.

Rebecca Kaplan’s campaign announced that she had received the endorsements of the Alameda County Democratic Party, former California state Assemblyman Sandre Swanson and local firefighters unions in her bid for election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

Obtaining the endorsement of the Alameda County Democratic Party in this race was a major accomplishment for Kaplan, as all four candidates running were included for consideration and presented at the Democratic Party’s forum and to receive the endorsement, candidates must obtain over 60% of the vote.

Swanson praised Kaplan for her decades of service and her accomplishments.

“I have worked with Rebecca for over two decades, and experienced her thoughtful and effective leadership,” Swanson said. “Together we have worked for social justice, against human traffickers of our children, for racial equity in economic opportunity, LGBTQ+ rights, for quality jobs and affordable housing for our community, and to prevent closures of our public schools. I look forward to continuing our work together with Rebecca Kaplan on the Board of Supervisors, and I enthusiastically endorse her election.”

Rebecca Kapland, left, with former State Assemblyman Sandre Swanson. Photo courtesy of Kaplan’s campaign.

The two firefighters’ unions supporting Kaplan are IAFF Local 55, which includes Oakland and Alameda County Firefighters and IAFF Local 689 in Alameda.

Kaplan has worked closely with IAFF Local 55 on a variety of important issues such as wildfire prevention, implementation of the MACRO program in Oakland, halting the fire station closures, and responding in a timely manner to medical calls.

“Rebecca has been a tireless advocate for the Fire Service and for the rights of the working people who undertake these dangerous jobs. We look forward to working with her on the Board of Supervisors,” said Zac Unger, president of the Oakland Firefighters Local 55.

Kaplan was grateful for the endorsements.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of our firefighters,” Kaplan said of the April 8 announcement. “Our first responders provide vital services protecting the health and safety of the public. I look forward to continuing our work together on public safety, wildfire prevention, and other important issues affecting our community on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.”

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Alameda County Democratic Party and from Sandre Swanson,” Kaplan said on April 12. “I look forward to continuing to work together toward solutions to the urgent and important issues affecting our community on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.”

For more endorsement information please visit: https://www.supervisorkaplan.org/endorsements

This announcement is courtesy of Julie Wedge, campaign manager – Rebecca Kaplan for Supervisor 2022.