Contra Costa Co Power Analysis

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Contra Costa County Politics POWER ANALYSIS

A report from the Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, AFL-CIO, prepared by Jervon Graves, Community Organizer

CHANGING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

• Demographics

• Critical Issues

• Elected Officials

• Voter Trends

• The Concord Machine

• Top Donors

19 Cities in 4 Regions

Contra Costa County is the 4th wealthiest county in California 5th largest economy

JERVON: I could only find a map outlining 3 regions online. You’ll need to give me guidance on boundaries of La Morinda corridor

Total Population 1,147,439

Contra Costa County’s Largest Cities

Growth and Change

Contra Costa County Voters

621,309 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS

156,733 TOTAL UNION MEMBERS

Critical Issues in Contra Costa County

• Affordable Housing and Tenants Rights

• Equitable Land Use and Development

• Good Jobs and Economic Justice

• Immigrant Rights

• Criminal Justice Reform/Justice Reinvestment

• Healthcare and Mental Health

• Environmental Justice

• Budget Values and Priorities

ELECTED OFFICIALS Congressional Districts

CD-15 (7%
Eric Swallwell-D
Jerry McNerney-D
CD-9
CD-11
Mark DeSaulnier-D
Mike Thompson–D

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