Sam Davis
@samdavis510.bsky.social
Now leaving the Oakland Board of Education... we'll see what's next for me!
There are SO MANY statewide candidates & the California Democratic Convention is in 9 days! At the Children's Caucus we’re kicking it off with a zoom meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm with a substantive discussion on curriculum, including an expert on Ethnic Studies. Please join us!
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February 12, 2026 at 2:54 AM
There are SO MANY statewide candidates & the California Democratic Convention is in 9 days! At the Children's Caucus we’re kicking it off with a zoom meeting on Monday at 7:00 pm with a substantive discussion on curriculum, including an expert on Ethnic Studies. Please join us!
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…2020 under Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell. Glad the district is finally keeping its promises at Roosevelt, Garfield, CCPA and McClymonds, even if very very late, and glad that I did my part to see that would happen on the Board, as Facilities Chair in 2023 and then President in 2024.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
…2020 under Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell. Glad the district is finally keeping its promises at Roosevelt, Garfield, CCPA and McClymonds, even if very very late, and glad that I did my part to see that would happen on the Board, as Facilities Chair in 2023 and then President in 2024.
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…the quality facilities our students deserve.
This project is way overdue-- OUSD was promising neighbors it would happen when I was doorknocking for Measure J in 2012, but due to misallocation of funds by Supt Antwan Wilson the project didn't get back on track until after Measure Y passed in…
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This project is way overdue-- OUSD was promising neighbors it would happen when I was doorknocking for Measure J in 2012, but due to misallocation of funds by Supt Antwan Wilson the project didn't get back on track until after Measure Y passed in…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
…the quality facilities our students deserve.
This project is way overdue-- OUSD was promising neighbors it would happen when I was doorknocking for Measure J in 2012, but due to misallocation of funds by Supt Antwan Wilson the project didn't get back on track until after Measure Y passed in…
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This project is way overdue-- OUSD was promising neighbors it would happen when I was doorknocking for Measure J in 2012, but due to misallocation of funds by Supt Antwan Wilson the project didn't get back on track until after Measure Y passed in…
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Pile drivers have pushed 73 'micro-piles' that go down into the ground 70+ feet, but that's the overengineering required by the Dept. of State Architects for seismic safety. High environmental standards, union labor & local contracting requirements also increase the price & it's worth it to get…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Pile drivers have pushed 73 'micro-piles' that go down into the ground 70+ feet, but that's the overengineering required by the Dept. of State Architects for seismic safety. High environmental standards, union labor & local contracting requirements also increase the price & it's worth it to get…
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Roosevelt Middle School is finally getting its $90M total makeover, including new plumbing, electrical, floors, HVAC (electric heat pumps that can both cool and heat, no more gas!), roofing, and most importantly seismic. Photos are from the Bond Oversight Committee site visit last Friday.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Roosevelt Middle School is finally getting its $90M total makeover, including new plumbing, electrical, floors, HVAC (electric heat pumps that can both cool and heat, no more gas!), roofing, and most importantly seismic. Photos are from the Bond Oversight Committee site visit last Friday.
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A panel I’m coorganizing on how to run for school board, and the powerful impact School Board Trustees can have in this political moment to help defend democracy. Great for parent or educator activists considering running for public office!
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February 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
A panel I’m coorganizing on how to run for school board, and the powerful impact School Board Trustees can have in this political moment to help defend democracy. Great for parent or educator activists considering running for public office!
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Lt Gov Eleni Kounalakis is running for state Treasurer and held a meet and greet at Lucy Blue in uptown Oakland last night, hosted by BART director Victor Flores and his wife Megan Imperial (always a cute and charming couple!).
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February 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Lt Gov Eleni Kounalakis is running for state Treasurer and held a meet and greet at Lucy Blue in uptown Oakland last night, hosted by BART director Victor Flores and his wife Megan Imperial (always a cute and charming couple!).
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Congrats to Sup. Nikki Fortunato Bas who celebrated one year in office on Weds.
She is a hard-working elected with a clear vision of what she’s fighting for. Some of her accomplishments in year 1:
$7.5M for immigrant/refugee rapid response, and passage of a strong ICE response plan for when…
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She is a hard-working elected with a clear vision of what she’s fighting for. Some of her accomplishments in year 1:
$7.5M for immigrant/refugee rapid response, and passage of a strong ICE response plan for when…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Congrats to Sup. Nikki Fortunato Bas who celebrated one year in office on Weds.
She is a hard-working elected with a clear vision of what she’s fighting for. Some of her accomplishments in year 1:
$7.5M for immigrant/refugee rapid response, and passage of a strong ICE response plan for when…
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She is a hard-working elected with a clear vision of what she’s fighting for. Some of her accomplishments in year 1:
$7.5M for immigrant/refugee rapid response, and passage of a strong ICE response plan for when…
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Tony Thurmond’s panel on housing in downtown Oakland with Mayor Lee, Sen. Arreguin, and Councilmember Unger (hidden behind podium)
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Tony Thurmond’s panel on housing in downtown Oakland with Mayor Lee, Sen. Arreguin, and Councilmember Unger (hidden behind podium)
A Costco in my neighborhood would be a game changer for the estimated 80k Costco members who live in Oakland & have to drive to other cities to use their memberships. Not to mention the jobs + tax revenue for Oakland. Please join me in supporting this effort from Councilmember Carroll Fife.
January 29, 2026 at 10:50 PM
A Costco in my neighborhood would be a game changer for the estimated 80k Costco members who live in Oakland & have to drive to other cities to use their memberships. Not to mention the jobs + tax revenue for Oakland. Please join me in supporting this effort from Councilmember Carroll Fife.
With Rep. Swalwell running for governor, his seat in Congress is opening up. Progressive state sen. Aisha Wahab is the main contender to take his place, opposed by the more moderate Melissa Hernandez, currently chair of the BART Board.
Yesterday Rocky Fernandez chaired an East Bay-wide…
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Yesterday Rocky Fernandez chaired an East Bay-wide…
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January 19, 2026 at 2:19 AM
With Rep. Swalwell running for governor, his seat in Congress is opening up. Progressive state sen. Aisha Wahab is the main contender to take his place, opposed by the more moderate Melissa Hernandez, currently chair of the BART Board.
Yesterday Rocky Fernandez chaired an East Bay-wide…
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Yesterday Rocky Fernandez chaired an East Bay-wide…
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…events to hold policymakers accountable, something we haven’t done since before the pandemic. I missed them that spirit and energy during my time in elected office! Congrats to all the activists and staff who made last night happen.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
…events to hold policymakers accountable, something we haven’t done since before the pandemic. I missed them that spirit and energy during my time in elected office! Congrats to all the activists and staff who made last night happen.
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The mayor spoke to the need for systemic change, saying “Citations and fines for illegal dumping must lead to real consequences, not just paperwork.”
3 councilmembers (Brown, Gallo, Wang) committed to support an ordinance to strengthen education, eradication & enforcement (Nate Miley’s 3 Es)…
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3 councilmembers (Brown, Gallo, Wang) committed to support an ordinance to strengthen education, eradication & enforcement (Nate Miley’s 3 Es)…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The mayor spoke to the need for systemic change, saying “Citations and fines for illegal dumping must lead to real consequences, not just paperwork.”
3 councilmembers (Brown, Gallo, Wang) committed to support an ordinance to strengthen education, eradication & enforcement (Nate Miley’s 3 Es)…
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3 councilmembers (Brown, Gallo, Wang) committed to support an ordinance to strengthen education, eradication & enforcement (Nate Miley’s 3 Es)…
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…proposals on the garbage issue for over two hours.
Hard hitting research report delivered by East Oakland native Mary Forte showed how inequitable garbage services are across our city. Two students gave emotional testimony on the impact to our kids.
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Hard hitting research report delivered by East Oakland native Mary Forte showed how inequitable garbage services are across our city. Two students gave emotional testimony on the impact to our kids.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
…proposals on the garbage issue for over two hours.
Hard hitting research report delivered by East Oakland native Mary Forte showed how inequitable garbage services are across our city. Two students gave emotional testimony on the impact to our kids.
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Hard hitting research report delivered by East Oakland native Mary Forte showed how inequitable garbage services are across our city. Two students gave emotional testimony on the impact to our kids.
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Powerful to have 600 Oakland residents of all creeds and ethnicities turn out to Allen Temple Baptist Church to hear the mayor and four city council people answer to the illegal dumping crisis!
They could have been anywhere on a cold Jan. eve but they chose to hear Faith in Action East Bay’s…
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They could have been anywhere on a cold Jan. eve but they chose to hear Faith in Action East Bay’s…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Powerful to have 600 Oakland residents of all creeds and ethnicities turn out to Allen Temple Baptist Church to hear the mayor and four city council people answer to the illegal dumping crisis!
They could have been anywhere on a cold Jan. eve but they chose to hear Faith in Action East Bay’s…
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They could have been anywhere on a cold Jan. eve but they chose to hear Faith in Action East Bay’s…
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It turns out Chuck Schumer WAS at Mamdani’s inauguration!
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
It turns out Chuck Schumer WAS at Mamdani’s inauguration!
Anyway I got to meet W Kamau Bell who is maybe taller than me!
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December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Anyway I got to meet W Kamau Bell who is maybe taller than me!
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It’s actually a great sign for an elected official to be that visible because it means she’s out there talking to constituents and hearing what’s on their mind. Compare that to Trump who, it was recently pointed out, rarely if ever engages with anyone except the press and foreign leaders.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It’s actually a great sign for an elected official to be that visible because it means she’s out there talking to constituents and hearing what’s on their mind. Compare that to Trump who, it was recently pointed out, rarely if ever engages with anyone except the press and foreign leaders.
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At the Mayor’s holiday party, she was interviewed by W Kamau Bell. The Mayor has been everywhere this year, I swear every time I go to an event she’s there too, and she said in her remarks that she has gotten flak for that, like she’s out there partying.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
At the Mayor’s holiday party, she was interviewed by W Kamau Bell. The Mayor has been everywhere this year, I swear every time I go to an event she’s there too, and she said in her remarks that she has gotten flak for that, like she’s out there partying.
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Congratulations Jennifer Caban, the administrator of the Children's Initiative Fund, on a very illuminating and well-organized meeting of the new Children's Initiative Commission!
The other new commissioners and I were drinking from the firehouse as…
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The other new commissioners and I were drinking from the firehouse as…
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December 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations Jennifer Caban, the administrator of the Children's Initiative Fund, on a very illuminating and well-organized meeting of the new Children's Initiative Commission!
The other new commissioners and I were drinking from the firehouse as…
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The other new commissioners and I were drinking from the firehouse as…
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Congrats to Barbara Lafitte-Oluwole honoree of Faith in Action East Bay’s holiday event!! She has done so much for this town, so grateful to see homicides to decline by about 50% over two years thanks in part to Oakland Ceasefire.
December 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Congrats to Barbara Lafitte-Oluwole honoree of Faith in Action East Bay’s holiday event!! She has done so much for this town, so grateful to see homicides to decline by about 50% over two years thanks in part to Oakland Ceasefire.
Noheli has also struggled with health issues this year again, as she has had a hard life although she is not yet 40 years old. Norelkis and Karl have been working hard to support the family, and Michelle is in her junior year of high school. Celeste started preschool and just turned 4 years old!
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December 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Noheli has also struggled with health issues this year again, as she has had a hard life although she is not yet 40 years old. Norelkis and Karl have been working hard to support the family, and Michelle is in her junior year of high school. Celeste started preschool and just turned 4 years old!
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With Sen Scott Wiener who is on a campaign for Congress, and Director Patrice Berry who is on a campaign to keep OUSD out of receivership, at OUSD parent and Assermbly Appropriations Chair Buffy Wicks’s warm and welcoming holiday party
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
With Sen Scott Wiener who is on a campaign for Congress, and Director Patrice Berry who is on a campaign to keep OUSD out of receivership, at OUSD parent and Assermbly Appropriations Chair Buffy Wicks’s warm and welcoming holiday party
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s holiday party was a blast!!
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s holiday party was a blast!!