Candidate for
Councilmember; City of Oakland; District 4

As a psychologist, Melanie Sweeney-Griffith has over 20 years managment and administrative experience with Alameda County Health Care Services. She is principal owner of "Strategic Futures", a managment services consulting firm.

She has provided consultation to Children's Hospital, City of Oakland and the City of San Leandro, and the Bay Area Urban League. Melanie is a grant writer, and a psychology instructor at Merritt college. She has served on various Boards of Directors, and was appointed Commissioner, for the City of Oakland Health Commission.

She currently serves as the Chair of the Alameda County Democratic Party,and has served as Western Regional Director for the National Association of Black Psychologists.

Melanie has recieved recognition from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Assemblyman Tom Bates, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and other recognitions for community activism and volunteering.

Melanie loves the city of Oakland but over the years has become increasing more frustrated with ongoing crime, lack of affordable housing, lack of accountibility within the City,and the overall inability of the City to move into the 21st century. As a councilwoman, Melanie wants to tackle the "Nuts & Bolts" issues of working government. She wants our neighborhoods to be safe, she wants all residents to have affordable housing, she wants to bring more businesses to the Diamond and Laurel area, and She wants to hold the City accountible to assure all Oakland residents participate and know about city services, city policies, and city ordinances.

Melanie wants to make a difference in Oakland. She possesses the four necessary traits to hold the seat of Oakland City Council: government experience, community experience, political experience, and a passion for making our city better.

Melanie has lived in District 4 for over 20 years with her husband and two sons.

Melanie Sweeney-Griffith is the best candidate for District 4 City Council. She is the last name on the ballot, but first on all the issues.