League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
	Larry Lionel Young, Jr. Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 3

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?

We can ensure banks are registering their notice of default properties and forclosures and charge blight fees at $2000 a day after proper notification. In some cases it was a bad investment to refinance a home or purchase a property at a high price point. Utilize some of our dilapatdated buildings and turn them into transistional homes on a trial basis to our affected District 3 Oakland citizens.

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

Encourage and have more neighborhood block parties (quarterly) along with opening McClymonds pool (which has been closed for almost 15 years). Provide more community outreach and job training for all intersted parties consistently. Carrer day monthly (possibly bi weekly) at elementary schools, middle schools and high schools . Also offer programs to adults

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?

Adopt a Hire Oakland first policy. Streamline the busines permit process . Go paperless save money. For example a owner started the permit process for a winery in both Emeryville and Oakland at the same time. Emeryville process took under 30 days and Oakland's process was 6months. Offer incentives on a trial basis. Offer local currency.

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?

My legacy will be for making Oakland the Best place to live, the best place to work and the best place to vacation.

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