Nikki Fortunato Bas, Supervisor
@sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social
Supervisor, Alameda County, District 5, serving Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont & Oakland including West Oakland, North Oakland & Grand Lake.
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Wishing all a joyous Kwanzaa as we begin the week-long celebration of African-American and Pan-African history, values, family, community, and culture, and reflect on the seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
December 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Wishing all a joyous Kwanzaa as we begin the week-long celebration of African-American and Pan-African history, values, family, community, and culture, and reflect on the seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
May you enjoy time with friends, family, loved ones, and furry ones.
For those who have lost - or are separated from - loved ones, may their dear memories bring you comfort.
May you enjoy time with friends, family, loved ones, and furry ones.
For those who have lost - or are separated from - loved ones, may their dear memories bring you comfort.
December 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
May you enjoy time with friends, family, loved ones, and furry ones.
For those who have lost - or are separated from - loved ones, may their dear memories bring you comfort.
May you enjoy time with friends, family, loved ones, and furry ones.
For those who have lost - or are separated from - loved ones, may their dear memories bring you comfort.
Happy holidays!
Check out our latest newsletter: district5.alamedacountyca.gov/newsletters
I’m grateful to my family, colleagues & community for your continued support as I serve as your Supervisor. Special thanks to my dedicated & talented staff team: Dave, Aliza, Nickan, Briana, Cinthya, Agnes!
Check out our latest newsletter: district5.alamedacountyca.gov/newsletters
I’m grateful to my family, colleagues & community for your continued support as I serve as your Supervisor. Special thanks to my dedicated & talented staff team: Dave, Aliza, Nickan, Briana, Cinthya, Agnes!
December 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Happy holidays!
Check out our latest newsletter: district5.alamedacountyca.gov/newsletters
I’m grateful to my family, colleagues & community for your continued support as I serve as your Supervisor. Special thanks to my dedicated & talented staff team: Dave, Aliza, Nickan, Briana, Cinthya, Agnes!
Check out our latest newsletter: district5.alamedacountyca.gov/newsletters
I’m grateful to my family, colleagues & community for your continued support as I serve as your Supervisor. Special thanks to my dedicated & talented staff team: Dave, Aliza, Nickan, Briana, Cinthya, Agnes!
This week at Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors — last meetings of year:
📌 Mon 12/15 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration & Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
• Federal & state legislative updates, incl positions on Public Charge, PFAS, Housing BOOM Act, and SB 684 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
📌 Mon 12/15 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration & Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
• Federal & state legislative updates, incl positions on Public Charge, PFAS, Housing BOOM Act, and SB 684 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This week at Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors — last meetings of year:
📌 Mon 12/15 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration & Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
• Federal & state legislative updates, incl positions on Public Charge, PFAS, Housing BOOM Act, and SB 684 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
📌 Mon 12/15 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration & Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
• Federal & state legislative updates, incl positions on Public Charge, PFAS, Housing BOOM Act, and SB 684 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 12/8, 9:30 AM: Health Committee
• Measure A1 Fourth Annual Report
• Measure A1 Program Income Expenditure Requirements and Draft Expenditure Plan
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
(con't)
📌 Monday 12/8, 9:30 AM: Health Committee
• Measure A1 Fourth Annual Report
• Measure A1 Program Income Expenditure Requirements and Draft Expenditure Plan
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
(con't)
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 12/8, 9:30 AM: Health Committee
• Measure A1 Fourth Annual Report
• Measure A1 Program Income Expenditure Requirements and Draft Expenditure Plan
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
(con't)
📌 Monday 12/8, 9:30 AM: Health Committee
• Measure A1 Fourth Annual Report
• Measure A1 Program Income Expenditure Requirements and Draft Expenditure Plan
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
(con't)
📢 Now Californians can report misconduct by federal agents to the CA Attorney General.
If you believe a federal agent is acting unlawfully, you can report it to Attorney General Rob Bonta's office at oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct.
If you believe a federal agent is acting unlawfully, you can report it to Attorney General Rob Bonta's office at oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct.
December 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
📢 Now Californians can report misconduct by federal agents to the CA Attorney General.
If you believe a federal agent is acting unlawfully, you can report it to Attorney General Rob Bonta's office at oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct.
If you believe a federal agent is acting unlawfully, you can report it to Attorney General Rob Bonta's office at oag.ca.gov/ReportMisconduct.
📆 This week at the Board of Supervisors:
📌 Thursday 12/4, 2 PM: ACT for All Committee Meeting
Update on Impacts of Federal Administration Policies and Budgets on Alameda County Communities:
• HUD Homelessness Funding
• Public Charge
• Food Security
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
📌 Thursday 12/4, 2 PM: ACT for All Committee Meeting
Update on Impacts of Federal Administration Policies and Budgets on Alameda County Communities:
• HUD Homelessness Funding
• Public Charge
• Food Security
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
📆 This week at the Board of Supervisors:
📌 Thursday 12/4, 2 PM: ACT for All Committee Meeting
Update on Impacts of Federal Administration Policies and Budgets on Alameda County Communities:
• HUD Homelessness Funding
• Public Charge
• Food Security
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
📌 Thursday 12/4, 2 PM: ACT for All Committee Meeting
Update on Impacts of Federal Administration Policies and Budgets on Alameda County Communities:
• HUD Homelessness Funding
• Public Charge
• Food Security
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 9:30 AM: Health Committee
📌 Monday 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation Committee
📌 Monday 2:30 PM: Social Services Committee
📌 Tuesday 10 AM: BOS Work Session
See meeting details at bos.acgov.org/broadcast
📌 Monday 9:30 AM: Health Committee
📌 Monday 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation Committee
📌 Monday 2:30 PM: Social Services Committee
📌 Tuesday 10 AM: BOS Work Session
See meeting details at bos.acgov.org/broadcast
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 9:30 AM: Health Committee
📌 Monday 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation Committee
📌 Monday 2:30 PM: Social Services Committee
📌 Tuesday 10 AM: BOS Work Session
See meeting details at bos.acgov.org/broadcast
📌 Monday 9:30 AM: Health Committee
📌 Monday 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation Committee
📌 Monday 2:30 PM: Social Services Committee
📌 Tuesday 10 AM: BOS Work Session
See meeting details at bos.acgov.org/broadcast
✊ Thousands of University of California workers across UC campuses and health centers are on strike this week, and I was proud to join them on the picket line today to support their right to a fair contract that supports housing, healthcare, and the dignity that workers deserve.
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
✊ Thousands of University of California workers across UC campuses and health centers are on strike this week, and I was proud to join them on the picket line today to support their right to a fair contract that supports housing, healthcare, and the dignity that workers deserve.
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 11/17, 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
📌 Tuesday 11/18, 9:30 AM: Board of Supervisors Meeting
📌 Monday 11/17, 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
📌 Tuesday 11/18, 9:30 AM: Board of Supervisors Meeting
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
📆 This week at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors:
📌 Monday 11/17, 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
📌 Tuesday 11/18, 9:30 AM: Board of Supervisors Meeting
📌 Monday 11/17, 1:30 PM: Personnel, Administration, and Legislation (PAL) Committee Meeting
📌 Tuesday 11/18, 9:30 AM: Board of Supervisors Meeting
This Monday at 3:30, learn more about Measure W & Homelessness Solutions at our virtual townhall with Alameda County Housing and Homelessness about the County’s Home Together Plan to end homelessness and how Measure W supports that work.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This Monday at 3:30, learn more about Measure W & Homelessness Solutions at our virtual townhall with Alameda County Housing and Homelessness about the County’s Home Together Plan to end homelessness and how Measure W supports that work.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
💔My heart goes out to Coach John Beam’s family and loved ones after his tragic and untimely passing.
It was inspiring to get to know Coach Beam’s legacy of mentorship and coaching. After he won the national title at Laney College in 2018, my very first ceremonial resolution as an (1/5)
It was inspiring to get to know Coach Beam’s legacy of mentorship and coaching. After he won the national title at Laney College in 2018, my very first ceremonial resolution as an (1/5)
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
💔My heart goes out to Coach John Beam’s family and loved ones after his tragic and untimely passing.
It was inspiring to get to know Coach Beam’s legacy of mentorship and coaching. After he won the national title at Laney College in 2018, my very first ceremonial resolution as an (1/5)
It was inspiring to get to know Coach Beam’s legacy of mentorship and coaching. After he won the national title at Laney College in 2018, my very first ceremonial resolution as an (1/5)
Our hearts and healing prayers are with Coach John Beam and his family following today’s horrific shooting. May he pull through, and may the Laney College and Skyline High communities heal from these traumatic and senseless acts of violence. Our students, educators, and all of us deserve to feel and
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Our hearts and healing prayers are with Coach John Beam and his family following today’s horrific shooting. May he pull through, and may the Laney College and Skyline High communities heal from these traumatic and senseless acts of violence. Our students, educators, and all of us deserve to feel and
Next Monday at 3:30 PM, join our office and Alameda County Housing and Homelessness for a community meeting to learn about Measure W and implementation of the Home Together Plan! This community forum will be open to all and will include presentations from the County,
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Next Monday at 3:30 PM, join our office and Alameda County Housing and Homelessness for a community meeting to learn about Measure W and implementation of the Home Together Plan! This community forum will be open to all and will include presentations from the County,
No one should go hungry. Based on a federal court order, CDSS paid out full CalFresh benefits for Californians.
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
California Begins Issuing 100% of November CalFresh Benefits | County of Orange Social Services Agency
California has begun issuing November CalFresh benefits, starting with recipients who normally receive their benefits between the first and seventh of the month. Recipients may already see their usual...
ssa.ocgov.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
No one should go hungry. Based on a federal court order, CDSS paid out full CalFresh benefits for Californians.
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
You can also access food by visiting FoodNow.net (English, Spanish & Chinese) or calling the all-languages Alameda Co. Food Bank Helpline: 510 635 3663.
ssa.ocgov.com/press/califo...
TODAY at 3 PM, join us for our Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting, where we will discuss:
- ICE Free Zones
- Immigration Enforcement Response Plan
- Impacts on API Communities
Meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/i...
- ICE Free Zones
- Immigration Enforcement Response Plan
- Impacts on API Communities
Meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/i...
‘ICE-free zones’ under consideration in the East Bay
Barricades and signs prohibiting federal agents on some city and county owned land could soon appear in some East Bay areas.
www.mercurynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
TODAY at 3 PM, join us for our Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting, where we will discuss:
- ICE Free Zones
- Immigration Enforcement Response Plan
- Impacts on API Communities
Meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/i...
- ICE Free Zones
- Immigration Enforcement Response Plan
- Impacts on API Communities
Meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/i...
TOMORROW at 3 PM, join us for our next Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting.
For meeting details and the complete agenda, go to bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
For meeting details and the complete agenda, go to bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
TOMORROW at 3 PM, join us for our next Alameda County Together for All (#ACTforAll) Committee meeting.
For meeting details and the complete agenda, go to bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
For meeting details and the complete agenda, go to bos.acgov.org/broadcast.
Reposted by Nikki Fortunato Bas, Supervisor
I want to hear from YOU, at my tele-town hall on November 5th at 6PM PT/9PM ET with @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social.
Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive a call directly to your phone on November 5th.
Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive a call directly to your phone on November 5th.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I want to hear from YOU, at my tele-town hall on November 5th at 6PM PT/9PM ET with @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social.
Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive a call directly to your phone on November 5th.
Please RSVP at simon.house.gov/RSVP to receive a call directly to your phone on November 5th.
Join Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors ACT for All Committee meeting on Nov. 6, 3pm. I will bring forward 2 items to protect #immigrantrights:
- Establish ICE-Free Zones for Alameda County property
- Create a County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan that keeps our communities safe & protected
- Establish ICE-Free Zones for Alameda County property
- Create a County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan that keeps our communities safe & protected
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Join Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors ACT for All Committee meeting on Nov. 6, 3pm. I will bring forward 2 items to protect #immigrantrights:
- Establish ICE-Free Zones for Alameda County property
- Create a County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan that keeps our communities safe & protected
- Establish ICE-Free Zones for Alameda County property
- Create a County Immigration Enforcement Response Plan that keeps our communities safe & protected
Reposted by Nikki Fortunato Bas, Supervisor
I joined @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social yesterday to provide information on Trump’s cruel CHOICE to withhold available funding for SNAP and let 44,000 households in CA-12 go hungry.
Despite this cruelty, and ongoing court cases compelling USDA to fund SNAP, in Alameda County we take care of our own.
Despite this cruelty, and ongoing court cases compelling USDA to fund SNAP, in Alameda County we take care of our own.
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I joined @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social yesterday to provide information on Trump’s cruel CHOICE to withhold available funding for SNAP and let 44,000 households in CA-12 go hungry.
Despite this cruelty, and ongoing court cases compelling USDA to fund SNAP, in Alameda County we take care of our own.
Despite this cruelty, and ongoing court cases compelling USDA to fund SNAP, in Alameda County we take care of our own.
Thank you @oaklandside.org and @kqednews.kqed.org for your coverage of this morning’s press conference denouncing the federal cuts to CalFresh and announcing our plans for emergency food assistance, including additional funds, hotline, and website.
Food is a basic human right. (1/3)
Food is a basic human right. (1/3)
November 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Thank you @oaklandside.org and @kqednews.kqed.org for your coverage of this morning’s press conference denouncing the federal cuts to CalFresh and announcing our plans for emergency food assistance, including additional funds, hotline, and website.
Food is a basic human right. (1/3)
Food is a basic human right. (1/3)
On Tuesday, Alameda Co Board will vote on $10M more for #foodsecurity. This will help provide more resources to the Food Bank and partners to meet the urgent need for food, especially as federal shutdown & HR1 threaten CalFresh benefits.
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast (Item 47)
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast (Item 47)
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
On Tuesday, Alameda Co Board will vote on $10M more for #foodsecurity. This will help provide more resources to the Food Bank and partners to meet the urgent need for food, especially as federal shutdown & HR1 threaten CalFresh benefits.
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast (Item 47)
See meeting details here: bos.acgov.org/broadcast (Item 47)
While Trump called off the surge in San Francisco, and we hear deployment of Customs & Border Patrol has been called off, we must remain vigilant.
Know your rights and keep organizing! An organized community is a safe community. Alameda County stands united.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...
Know your rights and keep organizing! An organized community is a safe community. Alameda County stands united.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...
East Bay leaders still uneasy over federal intervention
While San Francisco is breathing a sigh of relief over the canceled federal deployment surge, many East Bay leaders say their guard is still up.
www.nbcbayarea.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
While Trump called off the surge in San Francisco, and we hear deployment of Customs & Border Patrol has been called off, we must remain vigilant.
Know your rights and keep organizing! An organized community is a safe community. Alameda County stands united.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...
Know your rights and keep organizing! An organized community is a safe community. Alameda County stands united.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...
An Organized Community is a Safe Community!
ICE is in the Bay Area and we’re organizing to keep our communities safe.
1️⃣ Know your rights.
2️⃣ Verify ICE activity with your local rapid response hotline.
3️⃣ Meet your neighbors! Exercise your rights, protect and defend each other.
ICE is in the Bay Area and we’re organizing to keep our communities safe.
1️⃣ Know your rights.
2️⃣ Verify ICE activity with your local rapid response hotline.
3️⃣ Meet your neighbors! Exercise your rights, protect and defend each other.
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
An Organized Community is a Safe Community!
ICE is in the Bay Area and we’re organizing to keep our communities safe.
1️⃣ Know your rights.
2️⃣ Verify ICE activity with your local rapid response hotline.
3️⃣ Meet your neighbors! Exercise your rights, protect and defend each other.
ICE is in the Bay Area and we’re organizing to keep our communities safe.
1️⃣ Know your rights.
2️⃣ Verify ICE activity with your local rapid response hotline.
3️⃣ Meet your neighbors! Exercise your rights, protect and defend each other.
Inspired to see thousands of people across the East Bay & country protesting #NoKings!
Let’s take action against federal cuts to CalFresh by boosting #foodsecurity at Tuesday’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Agenda will be posted here on Monday: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
Let’s take action against federal cuts to CalFresh by boosting #foodsecurity at Tuesday’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Agenda will be posted here on Monday: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
October 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Inspired to see thousands of people across the East Bay & country protesting #NoKings!
Let’s take action against federal cuts to CalFresh by boosting #foodsecurity at Tuesday’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Agenda will be posted here on Monday: bos.acgov.org/broadcast
Let’s take action against federal cuts to CalFresh by boosting #foodsecurity at Tuesday’s Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Agenda will be posted here on Monday: bos.acgov.org/broadcast