display: inline-block; line-height: 1.5em; .widget-row.Libertarian { } [Scott subsequently deleted the tweet.] } background-color: #003388; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Oakland mayoral candidate: Ignacio De La Fuente. Two of the candidates for Oakland mayor were arrested on gun-related charges in separate occasions last year. Its all in the SPUR report that was released in November of last year. } } Weve had public engagements with the unhoused community, the activist community, shelters, and developers who were all on the same platform. This channel is a reflection of the ins and outs of my campaign duties, as . }else{ Now, he is running for mayor. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Oakland spends a few million dollars a year on arts and culture through the city budget. vertical-align: top; margin-bottom: 1px; The neighborhood organizer said hell restore rule of law in Oakland and make the city more economically resilient. Round 7 Seneca Scott: An Appreciation When Seneca Scott announced for Mayor, few Oaklanders had ever heard of him. } $('.hideResponses').hide(); I would say, has anyone reported the frequency of dead bodies found in homeless encampments when they abate them? background-color: #db0000; The deputies arrested Liu and booked him into jail. } Thats why I joined the Oakland Builders Alliance. height: 56px; color: #888; Its not safe. /* Show the tooltip text when you mouse over the tooltip container */ }, 100); Im a member of Safe 8th Street, where we used speed trap cameras to get roundabouts, which everyone thought was impossible, but Tim Courtney [an 8th Street resident] is such a badass; he made it happen because he was relentless in his advocacy for traffic calming measures. margin-top: 0px;
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Strong doesnt appear in any legislative charter. } font-weight: bold; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-150698').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Vote. font-weight: 100; Here's how under the radar the race for Oakland mayor has been just two. vertical-align: top; So I would have to get in there and see the data and see what kinds of conversations are going on in closed sessions that neighbors arent privy to, before I could weigh in on that. On the other hand, the city administrations staff often feels like the City Council is overstepping or loading up their plate with too much work. But the problems are back. } RELATED: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf wins re-election. } }) font-weight: bold; $('#' + "9" + s).show(); z-index:1; So regulate it. } As mayor, youd be a trusted source of information for the city. Theres nothing wrong with that if youre being a good neighbor. background-color: grey; padding-left: 0; $('.hideResponses').show(); top: -120px; We waste money in Oakland. Read my statement here. There have been 320 firearms assaults and just over 1,800 robberies this year. width: 57%; The 20-foot-high $20 million worth statue . So were going to need to build on all levels. Everyone has a personal responsibility to be a good neighbor, housed or unhoused. vertical-align: middle; Round 8 .rcvrace_header.Libertarian { } It was due to a lack of traffic-calming measures as well as a lack of community support because we had options in Emeryville. background-color: #f9d334; We have a need for the arts. width: 150px; When you look at the proliferation of ghost gunsyou may know more than I do, but its a healthy chunk. } }); .rcvrace_header { But to this day the fire department has not determined a cause, and in fact, the second fire was arson unrelated to homeless camps. font-size: 20px; So we need to be honest. right: 0; .votebox-results-cell--number { $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { According to him, her grandfather was one of the 25 children of Jeff Scott, one of . left: 0px; } display: inline-block; let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; } The ranked-choice voting election was won by Carroll Fife in round 3 . Too few. [Editors note: we asked Scott to provide us with information about these cases, and well post them here if he responds.]. Current mayor Elizabeth Schaaf is terming out. .votebox-results-metadata-p { State legislature | The public. font-size: 0.9em; } Seneca likes to say that all of his endeavors serve the same purpose, helping to bring Oakland Neighbors closer together. When it goes back to City Hall being closed and were not open for business and the derivative effects of that are now being seen as Oakland is closed for business on so many levels, including our ability for people to actually build any type of housing or ADUs in any efficient manner, that leads to the divestment of real estate. Im a long-shot candidate and everyone knows it. | 63% of Oaklanders are unhappy with city government | | Get tickets to Culture Makers, {{#label}}{{label}}: {{/label}}{{message}}. And I love that we now have grants for people to have block parties. Nutrition is just as important as the item itself and the nutrition density is significantly increased when you grow food locally. "If you. How would they help the City Council and the city administration work together better? So its just dangerous. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { margin-top: 16px; Its to the point now that studies of Appalachia and poor white areas are showing equal amounts of single parent households and drug addiction. Not just financially, its also a waste of time going back and forth talking about things like using license plate readers and [surveillance] cameras. .results_row { } Market rate. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Its showing that people like it. People want to pick and choose what types of surveillance or information they think are relevant depending on what their ideology is. We got the Roots. width: 90%; And the face of the people who were importing is white males on average. Again, do you spend that money on OPD or do you let it go to the Department of Violence Prevention? They live the lifestyle they want to live. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} position:absolute; width: 350px; | display: block; .race_header.green { I want to share with readers why Seneca Scott should be the next Mayor of Oaklanda belief shared by my colleagues at the Coalition for a Better Oakland. } } They may be leasing it to a barber college, I heard, but we urgently need those stores and we need to have produce come from our local gardens in our communities. color: white; } As far as the homeless camps, the neighbors themselves have said that on record. }) $(window).unload(function(){$("#round640055b707964").val($("#round640055b707964").children('option').length).change(); .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Most observers have current District 6 City Councilmember Loren Taylor and Thao as the leading candidates in the mayor's race. var s = "640055b6cc5e4"; Because some would argue that since the police department consumes more than 40% of the citys general fund, theres not enough money left over for root-cause programs. The Oaklandside relies on reader support to remain free for everyone in our community. U.S. President | .rcvrace_header.Republican { if (this.value == '9'){ $('#emessage' +s).html(' Total : ' + ex_votes.toLocaleString()); display: inline; Loren Taylor Im not in those minutiae of conversations right now. font-weight: bold; color: white; margin-bottom:0px; .results_row td { And morale [within OPD] is paramount. As a community activist, Scott has criticized the city for proliferating homeless . So right in there, theres no political delineation of power because if the mayor has an agenda and that agenda is opposed by the majority of the City Council, then they can thwart the mayors agenda. } The policy makes it illegal to have an encampments 50 feet from parks, residents and business, unless it's attached to a nonprofit or city service. font-size:0.68em; When I asked Barry Donelan from the Oakland Police Officers Association about this, he tells me we have scores of 911 beats that dont have officers to cover them. Seneca Scott, an independent candidate for mayor in Oakland, Calif., said two policies have fueled homelessness in his state during an appearance on Hill.TV's "Rising" on Wednesday. We have a need for community centers. margin: 8px auto; background-color: green; $(window).unload(function(){$("#round640055b6cc5e4").val($("#round640055b6cc5e4").children('option').length).change(); 3 talking about this. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } People crash into people at taco trucks and stuff. So far in 2022, there have been 82 homicides in Oakland, nearly the same level as this same time last year, which was Oaklands deadliest year since 2006. If I get elected mayor were getting that charter amendment passed. The citys website itself says that the budget was cut. Whats your plan? ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } You make it a union project, it [a CEQA objection] goes away. What kind of crap is that? The fact that OUSD district teachers get paid 35% less than teachers in surrounding areas leads to a high level of attrition and a low talent pool. Your donation makes this and all our other local reporting possible. } This isnt about strong or not strong. We have to get government bureaucracy out of the way because time . Three fires a day in homeless encampments. .widget-value { max-height: 355px; padding-left: 10px; Theres a law enforcement angle to this. Seneca Scott for Oakland Mayor. } I was interviewed for a report by KTVU with investigative reporter Brooks Jarosz. I believe a Black entertainment group supposedly got the contract for that. Thats what I got from a beat cop. DONATIONS BY CHECK CAN BE MADE OUT TO: "SENECA SCOTT FOR MAYOR" AND MAILED TO: SENECA SCOTT FOR MAYOR 1114 PERALTA STREET OAKLAND, CA 94606 Were going to move on to questions about the economy. We need 900. width: 215px !important; Right? font-weight: 300; } He also says there needs to be a focus on drug access and addiction within Oakland's unhoused community. }) } text-align: left !important; Official website. City Council District 2 *Nikki Fortunato Bas . } Source. margin-top: 1px; var s = "640055b6cc5e4"; The Roots are outgrowing themselves quickly. font-weight: 200; position: relative; Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced a new bill on Friday to increase funding for Social Security and Medicare and institute a higher standard for making cuts to the entitlement programs, following President Biden's pointed accusations during his annual address before Congress on Tuesday. All types of housing. [Editors note: according to Edsource, The cost of housing in Oakland and the Bay Area is among the highest in the state, and Oaklands salary scale, as of 2020-21, was among the lowest in Alameda County, from $50,600 for new teachers to $95,000 for the highest-paid veterans.] How do you fix that? } font-size: 20px; This is an unacceptable state of affairs to inflict on our neighbors and businesses. Should the city be funding the arts directly? width: 350px; Its like a simple thing. Activist Seneca Scott announces run for Oakland mayor. I cant stand LAPD for that. display:inline-block; Thats the official Oakland.gov website. } That shows that the predators are amongst us because they know that we have low response times with our police, and we have to prioritize violence, so you are able to get away with virtually any nonviolent property crimes right now. font-style: italic; So those are the things Im focused on. Luxury. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} He referred us to this San Francisco Chronicle story as well as our own coverage of a project in West Oakland.]. font-size: 2em; The man told the officers that he and another person had been confronted on the sidewalk by a third person, Scott, who had brandished a handgun at them, according to a police report. width: 100% !important; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. I want to have a department of agriculture. Could any elected official tell me why it takes so long? Im in danger. The reporters and editors on The Oaklandside are dedicated to sharing the mic, reporting on systems, not symptoms, and providing you with the information you need to be an informed resident of our city. } .widget-row.Democratic { 1 hr 8 min; NOV 1, 2022; Loren Taylor: Oakland mayoral multitasker Loren Taylor: Oakland mayoral multitasker. background-color: #003388; Oakland Police Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Reports. .votebox-results-metadata { } .widget-row.heading { Learn more. border-radius: 50%; I was part of discussions with councilperson Noel Gallo, who chairs the Public Works Committee, and we were after them, as part of my Neighbors Together nonprofit, as to why they werent using cameras, and he just kept pointing to the police commissions advice. We lost one in West Oakland. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { How will you improve street conditions in Oakland? padding-bottom: 7px; If we fail [to pass an accountable mayor charter amendment], thats where a controller comes into play. The officers arrested him for carrying a concealed gun and exhibiting the weapon in a threatening manner. I also like soccer. Its people. } Apply today! position: absolute; But at the end of the day, these are private investments. font-weight: 200; Have you thought about any local solutions to remedying this national problem? Are there any accountability measures involved? I would challenge that. } There are several cases that have been solved very recently that I can point you to, including as recently as this week due to the use of license plate readers. background-color: #003388; Thats not something Im about. If youre going to keep disrespecting the person you pay, youre going to keep an adversarial relationship with law enforcement. But heres the reason why you need so many. Are you this candidate? } $("#round640055b707964").val($("#round640055b707964").children('option').length).change(); .inner_percentage.Democratic { We must be able to rely on our public safety officers to deter crime and enforce the law, so that I and other neighbors do not feel the weight of violence day in and day out. .percentage_number { display: inline-block; .election_results_text { If somehow by insurmountable odds I win, Oakland is going to hit the reset button. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} background-color: #db0000; Thank you for supporting The Oaklandside and being a part of our community. [Editors note: In May, a federal judge ruled that OPD could exit the Negotiated Settlement Agreement by January of next year.]. OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland's City Attorney has given the approval to add a 10th person to the November ballot for Mayor. They should be ashamed of themselves. var l = '3' Scott allegedly used a gun to confront two people in 2021. Once they get removed from the continuity of wealth they unfairly gained, theyre suffering too. It will actually help other problems like crime and lack of community ownership. At that very moment an OPD officer happened to be driving by. We amplify community voices, share the power of real information, and investigate systems, not just symptoms. Photo: Courtesy the candidate. Seneca Scott moved to West Oakland a decade ago and became the East Bay Director for Labor Union SEIU 1021. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Your donation goes beyond supporting our journalism. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } .inner_percentage.Green { We need to figure out ways to catch people doing this and use all available tools to send a clear message that youre not going to drive like that. text-align: left; Its just quite a conundrum weve got ourselves into here. 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