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Alameda County, CA | June 3, 2008 Election |
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Public SafetyBy Nancy J. NadelCandidate for Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 3 |
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Public Safety Must Be Our Top PriorityOur Challenge Oakland is among the top ten most dangerous cities in the country, and within the top five most dangerous in California. Our homicide and violent crime rate continues to increase. Teens and young adults comprise between 40-50% of Oakland's homicide victims annually + more than 80% of these deaths are a result of gun violence. Guns must get off the street. As a 27+year resident of West Oakland, I experience these problems first hand and have noticed and graphed the fluctuations in homicides with the unemployment rate. Every Oakland resident deserves to feel safe on the street and in our homes and neighborhoods. Our children and youth need safe school sites and additional programs that teach conflict resolution, anti-gang/anti-violence programs, drug abuse prevention and conflict resolution. PUBLIC SAFETY ACTION PLAN I have long advocated a multi-faceted Public Safety Strategy that includes Enforcement/Police Presence, Prevention Programs for Youth, and Neighborhood Action. Working with District 3 stakeholders, I: Expanded funding for the CrimeStoppers Fund, police equipment and bicycles, and neighborhood street lighting. Installed traffic lights, speed bumps for safety. Helped establish the Campbell Village Teen Center with a second West Oakland Teen Center on the way. Co-Founded Restorative Justice for Youth which trains groups like Perata's Peacekeepers, teachers, and residents on conflict resolution. Worked with the City Attorney to shut down blighted properties and address problem liquor stores. My Public Safety Priorities include:
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