A Backyard Guide to Good Governance

​Ever wonder how the bottom of your ballot impacts your everyday life in Oakland?

​Join Empower Oakland's volunteer team at NIDO’s BackYard for a relaxed, family-friendly evening as we break down what’s at stake this November, with a special focus on the Oakland school board.

​Why it matters to all of us:

​- Great public schools improve quality of life across the entire Town—whether you have kids in school or not.

​- On November 3, three of seven OUSD board seats are up for election, shaping the future of our city for years to come.

​No insider talk or political jargon—just a brief program and opportunities to get to know fellow Oaklanders from all corners of our beloved Town.

​- Program: Our voter guide reveal, starting at 6:30 PM

​- Community: Meet local candidates and connect with neighbors from across Oakland

​- Food & Drink: Light bites provided; drinks available for purchase

​- Access: Free to attend, registration required. Traducción al español disponible en caso de ser necesario

​- Parking: $5 secure vehicle parking across the street + bike parking on site