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It takes a village..but the village needs encouragement.

Mayor Jean Quan says: “..In this time of budget cuts at all levels which are tearing the safety net apart, we must engage citizens in every community to join us in providing basic services and help for all neighborhoods.” I agree!

July 18, 2011
“Summer…Summer..Summer TIME!”

Go outside! Stay outside until the street lights come on. Don’t come in unless you have to pee! 😉

June 17, 2011
Community photo of the week: A photo of Mayor Quan taking a photo – Oakland North : North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events

Oakland North, chose my photo of Mayor Jean Quan as the “Community Photo of the Week”! I’m so honored. 🙂 Community photo of the week: A photo of Mayor Quan taking a photo – Oakland North : North Oakland News, Food, Art and Events.

May 25, 2011
Oakland’s Proposed Budget: not as simple as A, B, C

Miss the first Community Budget Forum discussing the Oakland City Budget? Get the low-down on the three budget scenarios and weigh in on what you think the city council should do to balance the budget!

May 23, 2011
As “shady” politics can be, why do I bother?

Despite all that seems wrong with politics and civic engagement, I recognize all that is right about it wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for regular people who care enough to take care of their community.

April 15, 2011
Good News about Oakland!!

Oakland is more than just what you hear about on the news. However, this LA times article is an example of one that gives our city the coverage it deserves.

March 19, 2011
Oakland will place $80 parcel tax on special election ballot – Inside Bay Area

Eighty Dollars!!! Eighty dollars is a lot of money if you don’t make that much. Can we not make it on a sliding scale..based on income? Quan says she did a special poll of 400 people, with 66% in favor. Really? Just who did she ask? Oakland will place $80 parcel tax on special election…

March 8, 2011
Crowds come out to Quan’s first town hall meeting – Inside Bay Area

Jean Quan promised to hold 5 townhall meetings within Oakland during the first 100 days of being in office. This weekend she held her first one in West Oakland. Find out what happened by reading this article by the Tribune. Crowds come out to Quan’s first town hall meeting – Inside Bay Area.

February 7, 2011
Oakland welcomes a new branch library | A Better Oakland

As most of those who are acquainted with me know, I am an avid reader and spent most of my young life at somebody’s library. With that in mind, I am excited to share with you that the new East Oakland Branch is opening this weekend!! I can’t go this weekend, but I am definitely…

January 25, 2011
Pleasant Valley Safeway returns to Design Review | A Better Oakland

Did you know that Safeway is planning to redevelop the shopping center on Pleasant Valley Road? A bigger Safeway with more parking, but possibly loosing CVS? Want to weigh in, discuss, protest or agree? The City Planning Commission will be meeting this Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 5 PM at Oakland City Hall Hearing Room…

January 22, 2011

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