ENDORSEMENTS
Our campaign, like our district, thrives on community support.
We strive to represent the entire community, so we welcome endorsements from anyone in District 5!
Community Organizations
Individuals & Businesses
Rosie Torres
D5 School Board
“I endorse Richard Santos Raya because District 5 needs his leadership now. [All of Oakland’s] citizens deserve to be represented—regardless of race and background—and strong leadership is urgently needed now during the chaos of COVID-19 and racial injustice.”
Nate Miley
Alameda County Supervisor
“I'm proud to support Richard for Oakland City Council. Richard's background and civic determination would be a powerful voice for District 5.”
Allan Brill
Glenview Area Groups for Action, Co-Founder
Glenview Neighborhood Association, Former President
Oakland Neighbors Defending our Homes, Co-Founder
“As a 35-year resident of District 5, homeowner, landlord & acknowledged community leader, I strongly endorse Richard Raya for City Council. We’ve worked very closely with Noel Gallo & his staff for many years and hosted him in our home for community meetings. We need a strong leader with a progressive vision for change. We need Richard Raya NOW during this unprecedented health, housing, education & economic crisis. After interviews, our Glenview Area Groups for Action/GAGA selected Raya by an RCV 72% margin!”