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Dear Friend,
Homelessness is one of the most urgent challenges facing our communities — and it will take all of us, working together, to build the solutions we need. Fortunately, Alameda County now has a powerful opportunity to invest in real change through Measure W, a countywide general sales tax that can fund homelessness solutions and critical safety net services. Over $650 million has already been collected, and $190 million is expected annually over the next 6 years.
Our office is hosting two Community Town Halls on Homelessness Solutions and Measure W to share more about this historic opportunity and how we can work together toward bold, community-centered investments.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the County’s homelessness plan, our office’s priorities, and Measure W, as well as ask questions, share your feedback, get involved, and help shape our homelessness plan.
Register HERE and spread the word!
Oakland
📅 Monday, June 30, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
📍Beth Eden Church, 1183 10th St., Oakland
Co-hosted with Mayor Barbara Lee and Councilmember Carroll Fife
Berkeley
📅 Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
📍 Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley
Co-hosted with Mayor Adena Ishii and Councilmember Ben Bartlett
Together, we can ensure that the voices of our communities are at the center of the solutions.
We hope to see you there.
In solidarity,
 Nikki Fortunato Bas 勵琪 (she/her)
Supervisor
Alameda County, District 5
P.S. — Did you miss our Budget Forum last week? You can find the recording and presentation slides here:
👉 Recording
👉 Slides
P.P.S. — Amid the brutal ICE raids tearing apart our immigrant families and the outrageous disregard for our rights under the U.S. Constitution, I have been inspired by our families and communities standing up and speaking out here and across the country. I proudly joined an interfaith community vigil to keep our families together and the No Kings protest in Oakland. Please remember to know your rights and verify ICE enforcement activity with our Rapid Response Hotline. Stay safe.
 Photo on left by Bob Shonkoff. Photo on right by Brooke Anderson.
Find Alameda County resources here: ACGOV - Services | Alameda County.
Find information on Board of Supervisors meetings here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast/.
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