· Zac Bowling · policy · 3 min read
My Policy Positions
I'm Zac Bowling, and I'm running for a seat on the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee. As a dedicated advocate for affordable housing and a leader in East Bay YIMBY, my commitment to social equity, economic justice, and sustainable development is unwavering. My platform is built on the belief that everyone deserves a fair wage, accessible education, and the right to live in dignity and security.
My campaign is about bringing bold, progressive changes to Alameda County. I stand for raising the minimum wage, ensuring fair labor practices, and creating employment opportunities that serve our community’s needs. I am deeply committed to enhancing our educational system, making higher education accessible to all, and integrating climate consciousness into our schools.
Housing is a right, not a privilege. I advocate for expanded affordable housing initiatives, support for renters, and comprehensive policies to address homelessness. My vision is for a county where diversity is celebrated, and every resident has the opportunity to thrive.
As your representative on the Democratic Central Committee, I will fight tirelessly for policies that promote equity, justice, and environmental sustainability. Together, we can build a more inclusive, prosperous, and resilient Alameda County, and I will only vote to endorse candidates who share these values.
Here are just some of the policy positions I stand for:
Economic Justice and Labor Rights
- Federal Minimum Wage Increase:
- Raise the federal minimum wage to $17/hour.
- Eliminate the tipped wage system, ensuring fair wages for all workers.
- Federal Job Guarantee:
- Implement a program guaranteeing employment for all, focusing on community needs and infrastructure.
- Strengthen Unions:
- Increase support for unionization efforts.
- Enhance legislative and financial backing for the NLRB to combat union-busting practices.
- Expand Social Security:
- Ensure a robust social safety net by expanding Social Security benefits.
- 4-Day Workweek:
- Advocate for a shorter workweek to improve work-life balance and productivity.
- Universal Broadband Access:
- Provide free, high-speed internet access nationwide.
- Tax Reform:
- Increase corporate taxes and introduce a wealth tax on the ultra-rich.
Education for All
- Free Public Higher Education:
- Guarantee free tuition for undergraduate programs at public institutions.
- Student Debt Relief:
- Cancel all existing student loan debt.
- Green Public Schools:
- Implement the Green New Deal for Public Schools, incorporating climate education.
- Universal Free School Meals:
- Provide free meals to all K-12 students.
Housing and Homelessness
- Expand Affordable Housing:
- Increase the LIHTC and make funding for Section 8 and public housing mandatory.
- Eviction Moratorium:
- Implement a nationwide eviction moratorium for renters in federally funded properties.
Social Equity and Justice
- End Systemic Discrimination:
- Tackle racial discrimination in various sectors.
- End mass incarceration and the criminalization of homelessness and addiction.
- Legalize Marijuana:
- Federally legalize marijuana and expunge past convictions.
- Voting Rights and Democracy Reform:
- Advocate for comprehensive voting rights legislation.
- Abolish the filibuster, ban voter ID laws, and reform electoral systems.
LGBTQ+ Rights
- Equality Act and ERA:
- Pass the Equality Act and codify the Equal Rights Amendment.
- Protect LGBTQ+ Healthcare:
- Safeguard access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Environmental Justice and Climate Action
- Green New Deal:
- Embrace the principles of the Green New Deal across all policy areas.
- Combat Environmental Racism:
- Address and mitigate the impacts of environmental racism.
Immigration Reform
- Close Detention Camps:
- End the inhumane detention of immigrants and replace surveillance practices.
- Pathway to Citizenship:
- Create accessible pathways to citizenship for all undocumented individuals.
- Protect Immigrant Communities:
- Strengthen sanctuary policies and ensure immigrants’ access to essential services.
Gun Control and Safety
- Comprehensive Gun Reform:
- Enforce universal background checks and establish red flag laws.
Political and Electoral Reform
- Overturn Citizens United:
- Advocate for the reversal of the Citizens United decision.