BoS or BS?
A governmental body that oversees the operation of county government in the U.S. states of Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as 16 counties in New York. There are equivalent agencies in other states.
Board of Supervisors
DA Nancy E. O'Malley
Which DA Candidate is someone who is a survivor of the juvenile justice and foster care system, almost won in 2018 and got 42% of the vote but was outvoted by folks in white areas. And started as a Civil Rights Attorney in Bayview Hunters Point?
This BoS truly believes that is spot should be taken by a woman of color. Due to his quick movement into his BoS spot. This district includes the cities of Alameda, San Leandro, a portion of Oakland, including Chinatown, Jack London, Fruitvale, San Antonio, Melrose, and Havenscourt neighborhoods.also includes the unincorporated communities of San Lorenzo, Hayward Acres and a portion of Ashland.
District 3 Dave Brown
In Nebraska what is a BoS Called?
A City Council
The Board of Supervisors exercises its power and authority by undertaking the following roles:
Executive, Legislative, and Quasi-Judicial
What does the CA District Attorney Do?
At the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, they review and prosecute “criminal” violations committed in Alameda County, bring criminal and civil actions for environmental, consumer and other violations. The DA's Office prosecutes criminal and specific civil cases.
Which DA Candidate is the current DA Chief Assistant, believes in peace and justice according to his Twitter bio and says one cannot exist without the other. Has been a prosecuting attorney in racially motivated cases that have historically ended in acquittals?
Terry Wiley
This BoS believes in empowering older adults to improve their quality of life through advocacy, independence, health and wellness. His Supervisorial District includes portions of the City of Oakland, the City of Pleasanton including the adjacent Unincorporated Communities of Castlewood and Happy Valley, as well as Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, El Portal Ridge, Fairmont Terrace, Fairview, and Hill Crest Knolls.
District 4 Vice President Nate Miley
The Board of Supervisors exercises its power and authority by undertaking the following roles: executive, legislative, and quasi-judicial which one is not done in Alameda County?
Quasi-judicial
Which BoS Role approves budgets; supervises the official conduct of county officers and employees; controls all county property, and appropriates and spends money on programs that meet county residents’ needs.
The Executive BoS Role
The Alameda County DA office has six specialized divisions what are they?
Criminal Prosecution, Juvenile Justice Consumer, Environmental, and Worker Protection, DA Inspectors, Victim-Witness Assistance, Alameda County Family Justice Center
Which DA Candidate wants to look deeper into outward facing data for cases in Alameda County, is a "proven prosecutor" and endorsed by Dan Kalb and Kamala Harris?
Seth Steward
This BoS's main focus is health care, ending poverty, homelessness, and crime, improving business retention, and addressing the scarcity of jobs in our communities. His district includes the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, and West Oakland, North Oakland, Rockridge, Grand Lake, and portions of the Fruitvale, Manzanita and Dimond District neighborhoods. His Wife is Named Maria
District 5 President Keith Carson
How many offices does the DA have throughout Alameda County?
Nine
Acting in this capacity, the Board cannot create laws but they can enact existing laws. These powers act as an appeals board on zone exception cases of the Regional Planning Commission. It sits for hearings on county improvement districts and on appeals in licensing matters.
The BoS Quasi-Judicial Powers
What Power does the DA Have?
Their powers include the Investigation of Law Enforcement. Hiring Assistant DA’s and investigators, reviewing old cases and making sure that someone wasn’t wrongfully prosecuted, or finding new evidence and prosecuting someone. Bringing charges, In states where the Death Penalty is permitted, a DA makes the decision on when to pursue it. (It’s permitted here it’s just on moratorium), negotiating with the accused, requesting bail bonds, where children may be charged as adults, a DA decides when that is warranted.
Which DA Candidate was a plumber for years until he decided to become a lawyer and then run for DA. He believes in working with law enforcement in order to make them better and is on the board of directors in Oakland Elizabeth House?
Jimmy Wilson
This Supervisor started off in the food industry working with big food name brands. His District includes the cities of Dublin and Livermore; most of the city of Fremont; the unincorporated community of Sunol; a portion of the City of Pleasanton; and most of the unincorporated area of the Livermore-Amador Valley. Click here to view an interactive district map.
District 1 Dave Haubert
In Alameda County When was the last time that there was a DA election without someone running for reelection or appointing their successor?
Since the 1920's
The Board enacts this role when they adopt ordinances and rules, both to control the administration of the County government and to regulate public conduct within the unincorporated areas of the County.
The Legislative Role of the BoS
A DA (stands for district attorney) is a public official who is appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal judicial proceedings in a particular judicial district or county; an appointed or elected official who prosecutes cases in a particular judicial district.
Which DA has been endorsed by current Mayor Libby Schaff?
Terry Wiley
This BoS has his main focus on youth development, employment and training, and delivering improved social services. His Supervisorial District is located in the heart of Alameda County, encompassing the communities of Hayward, Union City, Newark and portions of Fremont. He also loves to wear neon vests.
District 2 Richard Valle
What year did CA voters approve amending the state constitution to require that all counties elect district attorneys, instead of appointing them?
1986