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Setting the Record Straight
We are in the final throes of a hotly contested primary election for Assembly District 15, and passions are running high. I’ve worked as a progressive community organizer for 20 years and I’ve seen negative attacks, mistruths, and mischaracterizations overwhelm reasonable and important political discourse. I saw it first-hand working for President Obama for six years. I refuse to speak negatively of my opponents. That’s not the kind of campaign I want to run, and I believe our electorate deserves better.
Despite my lifelong commitment to public education, some of my detractors have been spreading misinformation about my positions and my background in general. Today, I want to set the record straight.
CA State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson Endorses Buffy Wicks for California State Assembly, District 15
Berkeley, CA.-- California State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson announced her endorsement today supporting Buffy Wicks to serve as the next Assemblymember for District 15. “I am proud to announce my support of Buffy Wicks for State Assembly,” said Senator...
Buffy Wicks Releases Statement on Phasing Out Oil Production in California: Release of Environmental Platform Outlines Action Steps to Combat Climate Change and Continue California’s Leadership
Berkeley, CA.-- Today AD 15 candidate Buffy Wicks released the following statement: "We must phase off old energy production and work to build alternative sources of energy to protect California's climate,” Buffy said. “The announcement today by the Trump...
Encouraging the continuation of the ban on donations from fossil fuel companies
Reversing the ban on donations from fossil fuel companies would be a huge mistake. I have not – and will not – take any contributions to my campaign from corporations.
Oakland Councilmember Annie Campbell Washington
I’m very excited to announce that Oakland Councilmember Annie Campbell Washington has endorsed our campaign for State Assembly!
Following up on the Affordable Care Act under Trump
The latest attempt by Trump to sabotage the gains made under the Affordable Care Act: short-term, “junk” insurance options. As someone who worked with President Obama to pass the ACA, it is incredibly disheartening to see the Trump administration bring back and push these junk plans on to unsuspecting victims.
Remembering the significance of August 6
Nine years ago today, the United States Senate voted to confirm Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. And on this day 53-years ago, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law – which expanded the promise of universal suffrage by dismantling some of the systems that kept minority voters from casting a ballot.
EAST BAY TIMES: Obama endorses East Bay Assembly Candidate Buffy Wicks
ICYMI: coverage of President Barack Obama’s endorsement in today’s East Bay Times: “Among the set of candidates endorsed by former President Barack Obama this week was East Bay Assembly District 15 candidate Buffy Wicks— who worked for him leading up to and during his presidency.
Obama endorses Buffy!
In his farewell address President Barack Obama urged us to “grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself.” And a little over a year ago I heeded his call, and started this run for California’s State Assembly in #AD15.
100 days from Election Day!
Can you believe that we’re just 100 days away from Election Day?!
LIUNA 304 and 324 endorse Buffy!
Excited to add two LIUNA unions to our growing list of labor support! Thank you Laborers’ Local 304 and Laborers’ Local 324 for your endorsement!
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