I am running as a Staff Representative for KPFK.
I believe KPFK has always been a source for information and the power of truth.
Listeners, staff, volunteers, programmers, and communities have sustained this station for more than 60 years and I acknowledge the responsibility of the position.
I been an activist for immigrant community rights,its welfare and the power of knowledge for many years since arriving to Los Angeles from Mexico.
Am very familiar with the struggles of our working community from the very beginning, in many aspects of economical, educational, integration and quality of life issues, and have been working with many organizations to offer and contribute to practical solutions.
As founder member of Alerta Los Angeles, Alerta Cali and other social media groups, I been involved on several projects of information and awareness previous to the implementation of AB-60 legislation allowing undocumented individuals to drive legally, where police departments turned DUI checkpoints into costly interaction, vehicle impound schemes, and illegal driver detentions, while active campaign and supporting efforts to bring to passing and approval of such positive legislation that have benefited millions of members of our working community.
As a Spanish-language broadcaster for more than 10 years and as Local Station Board member at KPFK, I am aware of the unique role Pacifica plays in amplifying voices of community members, activists and social fighters not allowed in commercial media, while creating space for dialogue, culture,music, education, and resources, and where overlooked communities can tell their own stories in their own words.
I believe Pacifica’s future depends on not forgetting our founding principles, allowing even dissenting voices and meaningful participation.
Remembering that Democracy is not only about governance structures and with its own set of challenges, but also about ensuring that listeners, staff, volunteers, programmers, and community members have a voice in the future of our radio station and the Pacifica Foundation they support and sustain.
Even if recent bylaws changes as left small spaces for action, I will advocate for transparent governance, financial accountability and outreach to our multilingual communities.
I respectfully ask for your support and your vote in this election.
Oscar Ulloa KPFK LSB DELEGATE