Since there is again one ballot measure for this primary, I am combining the posts.
Propositions
Proposition 1- NO. It would cut county funding for mental health services, and current interest rates make bonds more expensive than normal.
Candidates
US Senate, Full and Partial Term- Barbara Lee. She has been fighting for us for decades, and has had the courage to fight for peace when nobody else dared.
President of the United States- Joseph R Biden Jr. While I disagree with how he’s handled the Gaza conflict, I think the work he has done fighting inflation, covid, and working to fix long-lasting problems in our society and infrastructure has earned my vote.
United States Representative, District 8- John Garamendi. He’s been an effective voice for the region in congress and has done good work with his newsletters.
State Senator, District 7- Jovanka Beckles. She’s done good work in Contra Costa County both in her time on Richmond City Council and as a transit director for AC transit. Her ties should balance the default tendency of the District to focus on Oakland and Berkeley.
Member of the State Assembly- Buffy Wicks. She’s done good work as an assemblymember.
Democratic County Central Committee District 1- Cameron Sasai, Devin Murphy, Jamin Pursell, Floy Elizabeth Andrews, Maria Alegria. I know all of them have fought for progressive values and will support younger candidates in the county.
Rafael's thoughts 