Good morning John,
Join us and Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii at our Social Hour in Downtown Berkeley to meet our board and other members and learn more about the work we do and how you can help! FUN FACT - Adena is the first Asian American AND first woman of color to be the mayor of Berkeley. She is also a current EBYD member and former board member :)
Wednesday, May 21 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Comal | 2020 Shattuck Avenue
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May Endorsements
At our virtual General Membership Meeting last week, we discussed and voted on the items below:
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California Senate Bill 79 (Senator Wiener): SUPPORT
- This bill would: legalize more homes near public transportation by establishing state zoning standards around train stations and major bus stops (bus rapid transit stops); streamline housing production near major transit stops; allow transit agencies to build housing on land that they own.
- FAQ Sheet | Press Release | CA YIMBY Website
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California Senate Bill 336 (Senator Wiener et. al.): OPPOSE unless amended
- This bill would support the production of homes for middle-income families by extending a tax exemption for low-income homes to middle-income homes.
- We would like to see a local opt-in provision as many areas outside of San Francisco have market rates too close to moderate income for the bill to serve a meaningful purpose.
- Press Release
California Democratic Party Convention
Join the California Democratic Party and the California Young Democrats for a weekend packed with fun networking events and receptions, caucus and regional meetings, trainings, political action opportunities, and general session meetings where elections for statewide officers will be held!
May 30 to June 1 | Register
Anaheim Convention Center | 800 West Katella Avenue
Please feel free to email [email protected] if you are going and would like to connect with members of the East Bay Young Democrats!
Board Vacancies
Interested in serving on our board? Apply to serve as our VP of Fundraising or Controller! To apply or for more info, please email [email protected]. You can also reach out to a current board member or DM us on our social media accounts.
Kevin Davenport Jr. (he/him)
