ISAAC PINGREE
#18 on Ballot

My name is Isaac Pingree, and I’m running to represent fellow Democratic voters in my community—individuals and families who vote conscientiously for the only sane, rational, democracy-believing party on the ballot.

I have deep roots in Alameda and Oakland. Aside from my four years at UC Santa Cruz, where I double-majored in Film and Digital Media and Politics, I have lived my entire life in this district. I’ve made a career as a self-employed video producer while remaining engaged in political issues.

Today, I am a renter in Alameda, raising a toddler with my wife, who works in public school operations. We are proud to be part of this vibrant community we love, and intend to remain here for the rest of our lives. 

My work as a filmmaker has brought me into collaboration with a wide range of people and organizations across our region—I’ve made videos for schools, small businesses, civil rights attorneys, and scientists at Berkeley National Laboratory developing green technologies that will reshape our built environment. I’ve helped craft and tell the stories of nonprofits dedicated to issues such as cross-cultural understanding, animal welfare, preservation of traditional music, and creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated people. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on how diverse efforts contribute to moving our society forward, and a deep understanding that we all have a role to play, and must find a way to work together.

As a delegate, I will focus on issues vital to our community:

Housing
We must build our way out of this housing crisis with an “all of the above” approach, while advancing policies that curb predatory real estate practices and promote sustainable development.

Environment
Championing renewables and reusables and promoting equitable solutions to keeping our shared spaces clean are needed to keep trash out of waterways, to fight climate change, and preserve the health of our Bay.

Economic Justice
At the federal level, we must be a party that is not afraid to tax the egregiously wealthy. At the state and local level we need to continue to uplift programs that help close the racial wealth gap. 

Public Safety

People in every community of our state want and deserve to feel safe. From small businesses to cyclists and pedestrians we need holistic approaches to public safety that work for everyone and in turn strengthen the character and social fabric of our neighborhoods.

Trust and Transparency
I intend to be a resource for our district—listening to concerns, sharing insights from the party’s inner workings, and building trust in the process. Too many people feel that government is just untrustworthy strangers making mysterious choices. As a party we must demystify its processes and make it clear that public service is about empowering and involving the people it serves. I am committed to being a small but impactful part of this critical work.