League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Donald L Macleay, III Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 1

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Oakland and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. (Foreclosure challenges) Many Oaklanders have lost their homes because of the economic recession; how can the city help homeowners, and how can the city help neighborhoods experiencing high rates of foreclosures and vacancies?

The city can set the cost of forclosures to the note holders. We can also offer rewards for renegociated loans.

2. (Public Safety) Improving public safety is about more than just increasing the police force. What should be done for violence prevention?

I am an advocate of community policing, diversion programs and offering housing and employment to parolees.

http://oaklandgreens.org/don/macleay-Dist1--on-public-saftey.pdf

3. (Bringing businesses and jobs) Oakland needs more neighborhood serving businesses. What can the City Council do to bring more businesses and jobs to the city?

I am an advocate of starting with the business community that we currently have in Oakland and doing what we can to help it increase its employee base and provide benefits to their workers. I also believe that the city can and should provide a base for busines to operate.

http://donmacleay.blogspot.com/2012/05/12.html

4. (Your Council Legacy) In 20 years what do you want to look back on as having been your legacy in the City of Oakland?

I want to be known for my ethics and willingness to open up the discussion about HOW we do government work as well as what we have accomplished. In 20 years I hope to have been away from the council for 12 years. If elected I will only run for re-election once.

http://donmacleay.blogspot.com/2012/02/commitments-for-progressive-candidates.html

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