Regional News from the East Bay Bay SEC

Oakland Mayor's Race Survey by Social Equity Caucus

The campaign is on to elect a new mayor of Oakland! 

The SEC surveyed its Oakland-based members in January and February to name the major issues and challenges the next mayor should address.

The survey results were used to develop a set of questions for the SEC to engage the top 3 candidates for Mayor who will face questions from a panel of SEC members such as the Alameda Public Health Department, the Ella Baker Center and Kids First at:

EBASE seeks Executive Director

EBASE is a dynamic economic justice organization that fights for working families. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a healthy and respected organization advancing multiple campaigns and programs (15 staff and $1M budget). Ideal candidates will have significant experience with both organized labor and community groups – minimum 10 years in campaign leadership, program management, staff development and fundraising. EBASE encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Consultant: Event Planner for Bridging the Bay

Urban Habitat is seeking an Event Planner to coordinate all aspects of its inaugural State of the Region event as well as its SEC 10th Anniversary Celebration, both of which will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Oakland, California.


State of the Region and SEC Anniversary Celebration

Oakland Rising seeks Director

Organizational Background and Mission
Oakland Rising is a core team of six (6) community-based organizations who have a long term shared vision for building progressive power in Oakland. Our current work focuses on several major areas: 1) Permanent Civic Engagement: building permanent, city-wide, voter mobilization infrastructure, with the capacity to win electoral issues; 2) Organizational Alignment: maximizing and coordinating the campaign and organization-building work of Oakland Rising organizations and coalitions, and exercising influence with a broad range of progressive organizations and formations; and 3) Policy Change: Engaging with decision-makers and other key stakeholders to advance our issues, values and policy agendas.