Richard Santos Raya
for City Council
Richard Santos Raya
J.D., Comedian, Writer, and Martial Artist
Candidate for Oakland City Council for District 5
Oakland’s people are national leaders in culture, politics, and social activism. We’re the birthplace of the Black Panthers, and the Black Lives Matter movement has roots here too. We routinely punch above our weight when it comes to leading the fight for racial justice. Our city’s government has often followed the people’s progressive vision, enacting key equity initiatives—but it has also often failed to live up to what the people want.
Oakland needs a bold and comprehensive vision for a future that includes and supports us all. I have that vision, and the energy and commitment to bring it to fruition.
Read on to see my ideas for how to get Oakland back on track.
I’m Richard Santos Raya—the right choice to represent District 5.
Join the fight for our community!
We're running a grassroots campaign to bring fresh energy and progressive ideas to Oakland’s City Council,
fighting for the chance to remake Oakland in our own image.
We can do this! But we're going up against a deeply entrenched incumbent — it's going to take all of us.
Our campaign is 100% volunteer.
Your donations of time and money go toward materials that help the rest of Oakland learn more about me, my story, and what we're fighting for.
Change isn't just possible — it's coming.
Be a part of it!