OUSD School Board &
Oakland City Council
Election 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Families in Action for Quality Education and Families in Action for Justice will co-host a candidate forum for the upcoming OUSD School Board & Oakland City Council election. Join us on September 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Learning Without Limits School (2035 40th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601) to hear directly from the candidates.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with those who will shape the future of our
schools and community. Don’t miss out.
The crucial OUSD School Board and Oakland City Council election is coming up on November 5, 2024, and your vote is essential to the future of our community. This election will determine the representatives for key OUSD School Board seats in Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7, as well as Oakland City Council seats for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and the At-Large position.
Why is this election so important? The school board oversees significant school funding, manages district finances, administers programs for our most vulnerable students, and authorizes charter schools. Moreover, the City Council’s decisions on budget allocations, safety measures, and infrastructure improvements directly affect our local education environment.
Your vote will directly shape these critical areas of our educational system. Don’t miss the chance to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of our schools and community.
Candidate Form
OUSD School Board Directors and City Council
Learning without Limits School 2035 40th Ave, Oakland, CA 9460
Dates
September 12 2024
Time
5:45-8:00 p.m.
School Board Districts 1, 3, 5, & 7?
Oakland School District 1 covers the northern part of the city, including North Oakland neighborhoods like Rockridge, Shafter, and parts of Temescal, as well as the Piedmont Avenue area and Upper Rockridge. Portions of Montclair near the Piedmont border may also be included.
Oakland School Board District 1 Candidate
- Oakland Education Association
Oakland School Board District 1 Candidate
- Oakland Education Association
- Sheet Metal Works’ Local Union #104
- Sam Davis – District 1 Board Member and Board President
- Jennifer Brouhard – District 2 Board Member
- VanCedric Williams – District 3 Board Member
- Jorge Lerma – District 5 Board Member
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Oakland School District 3 covers the downtown and West Oakland areas, including neighborhoods like West Oakland, Jack London Square, and Downtown Oakland, as well as Uptown.
Oakland School Board District 3 Candidate
- Alameda Labor Council
- Educators for Democratic Schools
- Green Party
- Oakland East Bay Democratic Club
- Oakland Education Association
- Our Revolution- East Bay
- SEIU 1021
- The Democratic Party of Alameda County (ACDEMS)
- Jennifer Brouhard – District 2 Board Member
- Valarie Bachelor – District 6 Board Member
Oakland School Board District 3 Candidate
- Oakland Education Association
Oakland School District 5 covers parts of central and East Oakland, including the neighborhoods of Fruitvale, the Dimond District, San Antonio, and Laurel.
Oakland School Board District 5 Candidate
- Noel Gallo – Oakland City Council Member
- Treva Reid – Oakland City Council Member
- Libby Schaaf – Former Oakland Mayor
- Sam Davis – Oakland Unified School District President
- Jorge Lerma – Oakland Unified School District Member, District 5
- Mike Hutchinson – Oakland Unified School District Vice President
- Dr. Clifford Thompson – Oakland Unified School District Member, District 7
- Kyra Mungia – Former Oakland Unified School District Member, District 6
- Ken Berrick – Alameda County Board of Education Area 3 Trustee
- Caheri Gutirrez – D5 Community Leader
- Karely Ordaz – D5 Community Leader
Oakland School Board District 5 Candidate
- Oakland Education Association
- SEIU Local 1021
- East Bay Democratic Socialist of America
- Alameda County Democratic Party
- Rob Bonta, CA Attorney General
- Tony Thurmond, CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oakland School District 7 covers the southeastern part of Oakland, including the neighborhoods of Eastmont, Elmhurst, and parts of Brookfield Village and Havenscourt.
Oakland School Board District 7 Candidate
- Sam Davis, President, Oakland School Board
- Mike Hutchinson, Vice-President, Oakland School Board
- Jorge Lerma, Oakland School Board D5
- Treva Reid, City Council Member, D7
- Honorable Libby Schaaf, Mayor of Oakland
- Noel Gallo, City Council Member, D5
- Honorable James Harris, Oakland School Board Director, D7
- Kevin Jenkins, City Council Member, D6
- Honorable Ken Berrick, Alameda County Office of Education Trustee, Area 3 & retired CEO, Seneca Family of Agencies
- Kareem Weaver, FULCRUM, former OUSD Principal and Teacher
- Bishop George Wordlaw, III, George Wordlaw Ministries
- Honorable Janevette Cole, Alameda County School Board Trustee, Area 5
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Oakland School Board District 7 Candidate
- Oakland Education Association
Oakland City Council?
Oakland School District 1 covers the northern part of the city, including North Oakland neighborhoods like Rockridge, Shafter, and parts of Temescal, as well as the Piedmont Avenue area and Upper Rockridge. Portions of Montclair near the Piedmont border may also be included.
Oakland City Council District 1
- Oakland Education Association
Oakland City Council District 1
- Oakland Education Association
Oakland School District 3 covers the downtown and West Oakland areas, including neighborhoods like West Oakland, Jack London Square, and Downtown Oakland, as well as Uptown.
Oakland City Council District 3
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Oakland City Council District 3
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Oakland School District 5 covers parts of central and East Oakland, including the neighborhoods of Fruitvale, the Dimond District, San Antonio, and Laurel.
Oakland City Council District 5
Oakland City Council District 5
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Oakland School District 7 covers the southeastern part of Oakland, including the neighborhoods of Eastmont, Elmhurst, and parts of Brookfield Village and Havenscourt.
Oakland City Council District 7
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Oakland City Council District 7
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Oakland City Council At Large
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Oakland City Council At Large
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Oakland City Council At Large
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Empowering Oakland •
How will Youth Vote work?
- Pre-register online at: registertovote.ca.gov before October 21st
- Youth Voters will be mailed a ballot starting October 7th
- Youth Voters can register in person and vote through election day
What can youth vote for?
Oakland School Board only. This cycle in 2024 is youth who live in District 1,3,5,7.
How do I know what district I live in?
Look up your school board district https://gisapps1.mapoakland.com/ousd/
Who is allowed to vote?
Eligible youth are 16 or 17 year old US citizens and otherwise eligible to vote.
Oakland Election Updates from FIA’s Political Director
Political Director Michael McDaniel here with an update on the upcoming OUSD School Board and Oakland City Council Elections.
As we prepare for the FIA parent and youth-led candidate forum on September 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Learning Without Limits School, I want to provide some basic information on the candidates running for election and the districts they are seeking to serve.
If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please do so at this link qrco.de/FIA2024! We expect a big crowd, with at least 250 participants.