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.