WELCOME TO OUR CLUB!!
Welcome to the Alameda County Progressive Democrats, a chartered club of the Alameda County Democratic party for all Progressive changemakers in Alameda County.
Now, more than ever, we need progressives in our Party that are not afraid to challenge the Party leadership. We are seeing people leaving the Party in droves as they don’t see it able to effect meaningful change or successfully challenge the Republicans. We intend to be that force within the Party that will reject corporate leadership within the Party and focus instead on helping the working class and renters.
Register for our next Club meeting on Zoom here.
Our Purpose:
We are the voice for progressive change in Alameda County to the local Democratic Party. We fight to make the California Democratic Party accountable to everyday people—not the wealthy few.
Our theory of change: People-Powered Progress
By being rooted in organizing—not gatekeeping; in solidarity—not silos; and in strategic clarity—not reactive politics, we exist to realign the Democratic Party in Alameda County and California with our values-driven efforts to advance a progressive platform.
Who we serve:
We serve progressive organizers, movement builders, and working-class champions carrying forward the legacy of people-powered struggle—from labor unions to civil rights, from anti-war to environmental justice. We stand against oligarchic control in all its forms and fight to make the Democratic Party a true vehicle for economic, racial, and social justice.
What we do:
Power Building – Forge strategic alliances and convene their participation to create aligned interests.
Transformative Leverage – Harness political relationships to dismantle structural inequity and unfair rule-setting.
Equitable Advantage – Present public outcry as a streamline of communication to the status quo.
What is Our Leadership Council?
The coalition-based Leadership Council of the Alameda County Democratic Club serves as a unifying body, bringing together representatives from various activist groups within Alameda County. This council is dedicated to coordinating efforts, collaborating on strategies, sharing resources, and setting the policy agenda for the club. By fostering open communication and joint action among diverse organizations, the Council aims to amplify the collective impact of progressive initiatives in the region. Additionally, the Council works to strategically position the club’s activities with the objectives of the Alameda County Democratic Party Central Committee, ensuring that the progressive voice is organized and effective in advancing Democratic values and policies throughout the county.
Why Join Us?
If you are tired of a political system that serves profit over people, we are with you. If you are struggling to make rent or afford childcare, we are with you. If you are worried about the safety of your loved ones either here in the United States or abroad, we are with you.
The vast majority of Americans support “progressive” policies such as higher minimum wage, paid maternity leave, and healthcare for all. And yet the Democratic Party has failed to champion, not to mention implement, these policies. Why is that? It is because the Democratic Party has been accountable to the interests of the corporate class, not the needs of the working class. We are seeking to change that.
We are coming together as community members, progressive leaders within the Democratic Party and representatives of movement organizations to build collective power and influence. Rooted in the values of equity, justice and safety for all, we will champion policies and candidates that serve the People!
Like what we stand for? Join us! Our members come from all corners of Alameda County
Note that our website and Facebook page are under construction as we transition to our new club name and structure.
Board Members:
Chair – Vinnie Bacon
Vice Chair – At Large – Yoana Tchoukleva
Vice Chair – North County – Kalimah Priforce
Vice Chair – South County – JP Sahi
Vice Chair – East County – Seema Badar
Vice Chair – Unincorporated Communities – Barisha Spriggs
Treasurer – Vinnie Bacon
Communications Chair – TBD
Secretary – Kelsey Pressnall