In response to numerous questions from community-based organizations about Senator Wahab’s bill SB1193, our office released the attached memo to our community partners. Regarding the restrictions and barriers imposed by SB1193, it should be noted that Alameda County relies on a well-established network of highly qualified community partners; we already adopt some of the strongest measures in the State of California.
This bill is not necessary, and that’s why the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to stand up for our community partners and oppose SB1193.
The writing of this bill begs many more questions. Why would Senator Wahab single out and
attack Alameda County alone and not include other counties? Why would Wahab include restrictions only during an election cycle? Why would Wahab accuse the Board of Supervisors of operating “slush funds”? Why would Wahab propose rules for county boards and not hold herself accountable to the same? Lastly, don’t she and her colleagues in Sacramento have much better things to do than this?
This bill isn’t about transparency. It’s about political payback and retribution because most of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors refused to endorse her for Congress and, instead, endorsed her main opponent, Melissa Hernandez. Wahab is abusing her political power for personal political gain, and she is willing to risk much needed grant funding to worthy community organizations to do it. Many of Wahab’s former colleagues, leaders who served alongside her and know her very well, have endorsed against her. What is it they know that others don’t?
We don’t need another ladder climbing politician. We need someone who will do the job they were elected to do. Fortunately, there are several other candidates to choose from.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at bosdist1@acgov.org.