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Pamela Price’s People-Powered Progressives Panel Prevails

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4 years ago

March 19, 2020

In a surprising election victory in the March primary, the People-Powered Progressives slate successfully “flipped” the Alameda County Democratic Party Central Committee. Five members of the slate were elected in Assembly District 18, including civil rights attorney Pamela Price, Martin Luther King Freedom Center Board member Royl Roberts, San Leandro City Councilmember Victor Aguilar, disability rights activist Austin Tam, and community activist Andrea Luna Bocanegra.

In Assembly District 20, two People-Powered Progressives candidates were elected: Barisha Spriggs and Melissa Shuen-Mallory.

In Assembly District 15, People-Powered Progressive candidate Paola LaVerde was in a tight race for a spot on the Central Committee.

Community Members of the Alameda County Democratic Party Central Committee are elected every 4 years. They represent all of Alameda County, including 5 Assembly Districts. The Central Committee functions as the local body of the California Democratic Party and is the gateway to the Party. It determines what candidates will be endorsed and supported by the Party, and how the money will be spent across the County.

Many longtime incumbents, including Party Chairwoman Robin Torello, failed to win a seat on the new Central Committee. The newly-elected members will take office in January 2021. Attorney Pamela Price who led the challenge along with slate Campaign manager Jeromey Slater was positive about the change in the composition of the Committee. “We can expect a dramatic difference in the direction and activities of the Democratic Party in Alameda County over the next four years,” said Price.

The new committee will include more diversity and community-based activists than in past years, and a larger group of representatives from Oakland for Assembly District 18, which includes most of Oakland, all of Alameda and all of San Leandro. In addition to the People-Powered Progressives candidates, other newly-elected members from Oakland include housing rights organizer Victoria Fierce, Rob Bonta’s legislative aide Tonya Love and former Stonewall President Brendalynn Goodall.

From left to right: Royl Roberts (AD18), Barisha Spriggs (AD20), Pamela Price (AD18), Austin Tam (AD18), Andrea Luna Bocanegra (AD18).

Interfaith Council of Alameda County is

Working Hard to Support the 2020 Census

Sometime in mid-March, households will start receiving information on how to respond to the 2020 Census either online, by phone, or by mail. Why is this important?

1. To make sure Alameda County gets its fair share of funding from the state and from Congress. An undercount would affect local services such as education, health care, transportation, etc.

2. To get appropriate representation in the House and Senate as well as local and statewide offices. An undercount would mean a loss of seats in government

The Interfaith Council of Alameda County is working hard to support the 2020 Census by helping to count populations such as immigrants, seniors, and the unhoused. Enumerator jobs are available at 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS or 1-855-JOB-2020.

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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April 26, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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4 days ago

April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.