#VoteNoSept14 #NoOnRecall #StopTheRepublicanRecall

CBE Action rejects the right-wing attempt at a power grab. We urge you to Vote No on the Recall!

A statewide election to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is set for Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Vote-by-mail ballots were sent by the County elections offices beginning August 16, 2021.
Check your voter registration status at: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov to make sure you are registered to vote.

You can also track your ballot at: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

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The Gubernatorial recall threatens the health and safety of California’s undocumented folx, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. 

This is a right-wing drive to undermine equitable, inclusive, and just policies that California’s frontline communities support, which include protections for undocumented families, water conservation and efficiency measures, curbs on fossil fuel extraction, investments in regenerative energy, clean transportation, elevating environmental justice and just transition issues, and addressing the needs of people and families experiencing houselessness.  These measures are also necessary to finally make progress on deadly smog and catastrophic climate change.

The recall is forcing state resources (an estimated $276 MILLION taxpayer dollars) to be expended at a time when we should be focused on a Just Recovery as a means to respond, rebuild, and reinvest in the pressing needs of economically and environmentally burdened communities. The COVID-19 health pandemic and climate change impacts are two critical issues that highlight the health inequities experienced by our members and are inextricably linked in the people most impacted. As made evident in 2020, Covid-19 disproportionately impacted the health and well-being of Black and Latinx communities compared to any other demographic.  This health disparity was compounded by the fact that people of color communities are exposed to higher rates of environmental pollution, which contributes to health conditions that make people more vulnerable to respiratory diseases like coronavirus, asthma and lung disease.  More troubling is that these same communities suffer additional harm from lack of access to healthcare or denial of it due to residency status.  The health and safety standards to protect communities is imperative.  

We are steadfast in the fight to address systemic racism, and whole-heartedly reject the recall. 

We are in solidarity with California’s undocumented, and Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and people of color communities in our fight against white-supremacy, cisheteropatriarchy, and xenophobic policies and actions. Rejecting the recall sends a clear message to right-wing forces and polluting industries looking to strip away environmental protections and resources from frontline communities.  

We refuse to let Republican extremists hinder the advances made towards protections for environmental justice communities, which ultimately benefits all Californians. Our state must continue to focus resources that address the myriad of impacts associated with climate change, such as drought, heat waves, increased smog, increased wildfires, power outages, flooding, sea-level rise, and expanding vector-borne diseases.

VOTE NO ON THE RECALL!

August 31, 2021: Special General Election Assembly District 18

Frontline communities have the solutions to address decades of environmental racism. Activating voters is just one action to move us closer to push our state to becoming more responsive to the needs of people by voting for candidates that align with our values, who will work towards progressive policies for clean air, clean soil, clean water and protecting the health of people.

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A special election is being held to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Assemblymember Rob Bonta. The runoff election, or General election, is between the top two vote getters from the June 29, 2021 Special Primary Election.

CBE Action endorsed Janani Ramachandran in the Primary Election on June 29 and we are thrilled to see her make it to the runoff. To learn more about Janani, volunteer, or make a contribution directly to her campaign visit her campaign website at: https://jananiforca.com/

Who can vote in this election?
Only voters in the cities of Alameda, San Leandro and most of Oakland will be voting in this election. You can find out if you reside in Assembly District 18 at: FindYourRep.Legislature.CA.gov

If you miss the August 16 deadline to register to vote, you can register and vote conditionally at the Registrar of Voters office or at your nearest voting location during open hours. You can check your voter guide that was mailed to you for more information on this special election or visit: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov

Did you know you can track your ballot and confirm your vote has been counted? Sign up at: https://acvote.ballottrax.net/voter/

To find all the ways you can vote and get more details about this election:

• Visit the Official Election Site of Alameda County online at: https://www.acvote.org/GO

• In-person at the Registrar of Voters office, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, 94612

• Call the Registrar of Voters office at 510-272-6973

Be vote ready and have a solid vote plan. Use these helpful guides from Communities for a Better Environment.

Download English Vote Safe & Early Flyer
Download Spanish Vote Safe & Early Flyer

AD18 Special Primary Election

Do you need to register to vote? Update your voter information? or Pre-register if you are 16 or 17 years of age? It’s simple and you can register online, click REGISTER TO VOTE or visit: registertovote.ca.gov

You can also check your voter registration status online at: VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov

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VOTING IN THE JUNE 29, 2021 - Assembly District 18: Special Primary Election
Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro

All eligible voters will be sent a Vote by Mail ballot.

To find accessible voting locations, ballot drop boxes, vote early, or more information on voting by mail visit: Official Election Site of Alameda County (acvote.org).

Make a plan to vote before the last day to vote on June 29. Vote early and vote safe!