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Why should I run for office?

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Liz Ortega, California Assemblymember, on why she ran, why she serves (23 minutes)
Nicole Young on moving forward with courage, compassion, connection and commitment (12 minutes)
Maria Cadenas on the diverse representation (14 min)
Yadira Flores on creating inclusive spaces (7.5 min)
Veronica Elsea on making yourself heard (8 min)
Stephanie Garcia Mora on the listening in representation (4.5 min)
Rebecca Garcia on women’s voices in policy (4.5 min)
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter on why she ran for office (4 min)
Maria Orozsco on why she ran for office (2.5 min)
Angela Marshall on women supporting women (4 min)
Yvette Brooks on why she ran for office (3.5 min)
Jenny T. Sarmiento on why she ran for office (4 min)
Donna Meyers on why she ran for office (4 min)
Ava Ventura Phares on why she ran for office (4.5 min)

How do I make a campaign?

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Sarah Marshall on resources for learning about relevant issues and candidates (3.5 min)
Sandy Skees on telling your campaigns’ story through messaging and marketing (7 min)
Martine Watkins on endorsements and fundraising (4.5 min)
Leslie Steinern on the importance of fundraising (1 min)
Jenny Sarmiento on speaking to your community (3.5 min)
Hilary Bryant on creating thoughtful campaigns (4 min)
Elaine Johnson on campaign management (6 min)
Carolyn Livingston on campaign finances (3 min)
Gail Pellerin on actions needed for running for office (10 min)
Maria Elena de la Garza on alignment and values in campaigns (4 min)
Lynn Renshaw on running effective campaigns (3 min)
Kristen Peterson on running for office (3 min)
Elaine Johnson on supporting candidates effectively (3 min)
Donna Ziel on running for office (3 min)

On County Elections and Measures

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Amanda Gamban on the Children's Bill of Rights (7 minutes)
Kristen Brown on the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (7 minutes)
Karina Moreno on the Watsonville Wetland's Watch and Measure Q (8 minutes)
Tricia Webber on local, state, and national elections (7 min)
Dorian Seamster on key topics from the November 2022 election (6 min)

The Importance of Creating Policy

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Dawn Addis on why policy matters (9 minutes)
Allyson Violante on when policy doesn't work (11 minutes)

September 2023 Forum

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Liz Ortega, California Assemblymember on why she ran, why she serves (23 minutes)

June 2023 Forum

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Recordings:

Dawn Addis on why policy matters (9 minutes)
Amanda Gamban on the Children's Bill of Rights (7 minutes)
Kristen Brown on the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (7 minutes)
Karina Moreno on the Watsonville Wetland's Watch and Measure Q (8 minutes)
Allyson Violante on when policy doesn't work (11 minutes)

January 2023 Forum

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Nicole Young on moving forward with courage, compassion, connection and commitment (12 minutes)

September 2022 Forum

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May 2022 Forum

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Maria Cadenas on the diverse representation (14 min)
Yadira Flores on creating inclusive spaces (7.5 min)
Veronica Elsea on making yourself heard (8 min)
Stephanie Garcia Mora on the listening in representation (4.5 min)
Rebecca Garcia on women’s voices in policy (4.5 min)

March 2022 Forum

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Sandy Skees on telling your campaigns’ story through messaging and marketing (7 min)

Martine Watkins on endorsements and fundraising (4.5 min)
Leslie Steinern on the importance of fundraising (1 min)
Jenny Sarmiento on speaking to your community (3.5 min)
Hilary Bryant on creating thoughtful campaigns (4 min)
Elaine Johnson on campaign management (6 min)
Carolyn Livingston on campaign finances (3 min)
Gail Pellerin on actions needed for running for office (10 min)

January 2022 Forum

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Recordings:

Vanessa Quiroz-Carter on why she ran for office (4 min)
Maria Orozsco on why she ran for office (2.5 min)
Maria Elena de la Garza on alignment and values in campaigns (4 min)
Lynn Renshaw on running effective campaigns (3 min)
Kristen Peterson on running for office (3 min)
Elaine Johnson on supporting candidates effectively (3 min)
Donna Ziel on running for office (3 min)
Angela Marshall on women supporting women (4 min)

October 2021 Forum

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Recordings:

Yvette Brooks on why she ran for office (3.5 min)
Jenny T. Sarmiento on why she ran for office (4 min)
Donna Meyers on why she ran for office (4 min)
Ava Ventura Phares on why she ran for office (4.5 min)