We hold our federal, state, and local elected officials accountable by endorsing and supporting candidates who are true climate champions. Between elections, we actively monitor the actions of those representing us on Bay Area city councils, county boards of supervisors, and in Sacramento.
Our impact extends beyond the region, as the Bay Area, California, and the U.S. serve as climate leaders—enacting laws and setting standards that others look to, adopt, or strive to surpass in their own policies and actions.
We research local elections and interview candidates to help elect climate leaders in 8 Bay Area counties.
Get out the vote for a green US Congress by phonebanking, textbanking, and door knocking for blue candidates. Learn more.
Track climate votes and leadership of local officials to ensure accountability between elections—because climate leadership doesn’t stop on Election Day.
Congratulations to Barbara Lee, elected Mayor of Oakland, and Charlene Wang, elected to Oakland City Council District 2. Both proudly endorsed by 350 Bay Area Action. We’re excited to advance climate action together.
350 Bay Area Action and our seven local election teams identify, support, and work with the Bay Area’s top climate candidates.
The key is electing the right people – then staying on the case to make sure they continue to show up as the right people, from one election to the next.
To ensure the right people are elected and stay in office, we work with:
Elected officials serve as the “farm team” for next level government roles and appointed positions. Electing the right city councilperson or Board of Supervisors member today can create lasting impact for years to come.
Our work is simple, arduous, fun and, when we can help make the right things happen, very exciting.
Here are core actions we take:
When elected officials consistently fall short, we employ the final actions of accountability – endorsements and voter education – to replace them with real leaders on climate.
We work with allies and partners to organize climate activists as campaign volunteers for our endorsed candidates.
We make sure climate activists, other elected officials, staff members, journalists, and California voters know who their climate champions are, and who is failing the test.
Our group runs very lean, powered almost entirely by volunteers. We deliver training and support to help concerned Bay Area residents become skilled and effective electoral accountability activists.
Does this sound like you? Join us!
