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Deep Democracy
Deep Democracy is the civic engagement arm of the North Bay Organizing Project. It's the fundamental idea that we must forge deep relationships with our neighbors and community members, to identify what is at stake for us, and make sure we can stand up for our collective liberation.
We are here for the long run, to take back the power that rightfully belongs to us: communities of color, working people, single mothers, youth, and our elders – members of the new American majority.
Our Tools
We participate in door-to-door canvassing, candidate forums, community newspapers, and power analysis, to strengthen our narrative that connects civic engagement with the larger problems of structural racism, corporate control of our government and economy, and the erosion of the public sphere.
Together, we are committed to making sure every person in Sonoma County has the ability to shape decisions that impact their lives and participate fully in civic life.
Timeline of Deep Democracy's Integrated Voter Engagement
2024
Text, phone-banked, and organized weekly door-to-door canvassing that reached over 47,000 voters of the new American majority in Sonoma County.
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Creation of a bilingual, non partisan Voter Guide covering by grassroots community members
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Production and distribution of 5,000 copies of a community newspaper
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Reached 5,500 doors through canvassing and litdrops by a team of roughly 50 canvassers
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Sent 58,272 texts to voters leading up tot he elction
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Organized two bilingual, nonpartisan candidate forums, including a Forum for District 3 County Board of Supervisors with roughly 100 attendees, and an Oak Grove Union School District with roughly 50 attendees
2022
Text, phone-banked, and organized weekly door-to-door canvassing that reached over 42,000 voters of the new American majority in Sonoma County
2020
Organized 8-week youth phone banking events reaching over 25,000 BIPOC, Gen Z, millennial and women voters
2020
Organized 300 PSAs for the regional Census
2018
Registered over 800 first-time youth voters to vote in the election
2014
Raised voter turnout by 2.7% when turnout was at just 39%
Will you join us?
With Sonoma County facing unprecedented hardships – rising housing costs, climate crisis, and the impacts of a global pandemic it's important more than ever that we organize for a future for all of us, not just the wealthiest of us.
If you have questions or want to get involved, please contact us at info@northbayop.org and your inquiry will be directed to our Deep Democracy organizers.