Candidate for
Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 1

Creating Jobs and Protecting Our Environment

Dan led the coalition that passed a landmark law requiring at least one-third of California's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020, and he's fought to make Oakland a leader in reducing pollution. At City Hall, he'll work to grow the clean technology economy and create good jobs that put Oaklanders back to work while protecting our environment. That's why the Sierra Club and the Alameda County Labor Council strongly endorse Dan Kalb.

Smart Investments in Public Safety

Dan understands that while it's essential to hire more police officers and crime investigators, that's only part of the solution. We need a more comprehensive approach--one that involves investing in job training and re-entry programs to keep parolees from returning to jail, and support for increased access to a quality education and after-school programs.

Restoring Trust in City Hall

Oaklanders have lost faith in City Hall's ability to solve problems. As a staffer for Common Cause, Dan successfully advocated for open government and strong campaign finance reform. And with 10 years of volunteer community mediation experience, Dan knows how to bring opposing sides together to solve problems. Dan is committed to making City Hall more accountable, responsive, and trustworthy.