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Ads that link to here are paid for by the Berkeley Tenants Union PAC, FPPC #1469678. Major funding provided by the Berkeley Tenants Union, Berkeley, CA ($1,600).
Local Candidates and Ballot Measures
State Candidates and Ballot Measures
Join us this weekend to kick-off BTU-endorsed campaigns for the November election!
On Saturday from 6pm to 8pm at Grassroots House (2022 Blake St), we’ll be hosting the campaign kickoff for the Right to Housing Slate for Rent Board and Jenny Guarino for City Council. This will be a fundraiser for the candidates, so we encourage you to bring your checkbook. (No one will be turned away for lack of a donation.)
All five candidates (Jenny + the four members of the slate) are using public financing, which means the city’s Fair Elections Fund will match donations from Berkeley residents by a ratio of 6-1. That means, for example, if you donate $10 to a candidate, they will receive $70, and if you donate $60 then they will receive $420! (You may donate up to $60 to each candidate, for a total of $300 total, which would become $2100 after matching funds are applied.)
Sunday is a two-parter at San Pablo Park (look for us next to the community center). From 3pm to 5pm, we’ll be holding our membership meeting and potluck (sign-up to bring a dish here). Then from 5pm to 8pm, we’re launching our first canvass for the November election! We’ll be campaigning for the Right to Housing Slate, the Tenant Protection & Right to Organize Act, Jenny Guarino, and Jovanka Beckles.
You can RSVP for this weekend’s kickoffs here. And you can sign-up to bring a dish for Sunday’s potluck here.
Want to donate but can’t make it this weekend? You can find the donation links for the Right to Housing Slate here and for Jenny here.
Earlier this month, our members voted to make the following endorsements:
Our members also voted to endorse Regional Measure 4 ($20 billion affordable housing bond). However, BAHFA voted to withdraw Measure 4 while our membership vote was ongoing.
Additionally, our members previously voted to endorse:
The BTU membership also previously voted to endorse YES on a ballot measure to repeal Article XXXIV of the California Constitution. However, the State Legislature subsequently withdrew that measure from the ballot.
UPDATE: The polling station has been moved to 2286 Shattuck Avenue!
![City Council Special Election
Register to vote by May 13 (registertovote.ca.gov) to be sent a ballot by mail OR register and vote in-person May 18 - May 28, 9am-5pm at 1744 University Avenue.
The ONLY candidates you can trust on tenants' rights, affordable housing, and other progressive values
[Logo of the Berkeley Tenants Union]
Berkeley Tenants Union
CITY COUNCIL D4 - DUAL ENDORSEMENT
[Photo of Soli Alpert]
Soli Alpert
[Photo of Elana Auerbach]
Elana Auerbach
Paid for by the Berkeley Tenants Union PAC, FPPC ID # Pending. Major Funding Provided by the Berkeley Tenants Union ($653). Visit www.berkeleytenants.org for more information about the Berkeley Tenants Union.](https://www.berkeleytenants.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-D4-BTU-Flyer-2024-05-03-FIXED-1.jpg)
What: Come join BTU, DSA, UAW, and SEIU canvassing to protect Berkeley tenants and elect Cecilia Lunaparra to the City Council
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: UC Berkeley Unit 3 Courtyard (2400 Durant Avenue)
<< RSVP Here >>
This Saturday at 11AM, we’re holding our second canvass for two major BTU campaigns: Campaigning for Cecilia Lunaparra for Berkeley City Council District 7, plus signature gathering for the Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act, a ballot measure to expand rent control and give tenants a legally enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord.
We’ll meet in the courtyard of UC Berkeley’s Unit 3 dormitory (2400 Durant Avenue) at 11AM before beginning the canvass. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing so that canvassing is as fun as possible!
Can’t make Saturday’s canvass but still want to help collect signatures? Just fill out the RSVP form and indicate in the last question that you can’t make it.
What: Come join BTU, DSA, UAW, and SEIU kicking-off canvassing to protect Berkeley tenants and elect Cecilia Lunaparra to the City Council
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: UC Berkeley Unit 1 Courtyard (2650 Durant Avenue)
<< RSVP Here >>
This Saturday at 11AM, we’re launching the field campaign for two major BTU campaigns: Canvassing for Cecilia Lunaparra for Berkeley City Council District 7, as well as signature gathering for the Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act, a ballot measure to expand rent control and give tenants a legally enforceable right to unionize and collectively bargain with their landlord.
We’ll meet in the courtyard of UC Berkeley’s Unit 1 dormitory (2650 Durant Avenue) at 11AM before beginning the canvass. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing so that canvassing is as fun as possible!
Can’t make Saturday’s canvass but still want to help collect signatures? Just fill out the RSVP form and indicate in the last question that you can’t make it.
We’re excited to announce that the Berkeley Tenants Unions membership has overwhelmingly voted to make the following endorsements:
Additionally, the BTU membership previously voted to endorse:
A big thank you to everyone who voted on all of our endorsements.
We’re excited to announce that the Berkeley Tenants Unions membership has overwhelmingly voted to make the following endorsements:
Additionally, the BTU membership previously voted to endorse:
A big thank you to everyone who voted in this election. Additionally, members-in-good-standing should be on the look out for another membership ballot that will go out shortly.
![City Council Special Election
Register and vote at 2286 Shattuck Ave [NEW LOCATION!] on May 18 - May 27, 9am - 5pm and May 28 (Election Day), 7am-8pm! (Or if already registered, check your mail for your ballot!)
The ONLY candidates you can trust on tenants' rights, affordable housing, and other progressive values
[LOGO OF THE BERKELEY TENANTS UNION]
Berkeley Tenants Union
CITY COUNCIL D4 - DUAL ENDORSEMENT
[Photo of Elana Auerbach]
Elana Auerbach
[Photo of Soli Alpert]
Soli Alpert
Paid for by the Berkeley Tenants Union PAC, FPPC ID # Pending. Major Funding Provided by the Berkeley Tenants Union ($1,000). Please visit www.berkeleytenants.org for more information about the Berkeley Tenants Union.](https://www.berkeleytenants.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-D4-BTU-Flyer-2024-05-18-Flipped.jpg)