City Government
Councilmember Desley Brooks Kicks Off Re-election Campaign
Desley Brooks is kicking off her campaign to serve on the City Council as the representative of District 6 in East Oakland, running on the slogan, “Experienced, Tireless, Effective.”
“We’ve accomplished a lot in the areas of public safety; economic and community development; small and local business support; and elimination of illegal dumping and blight,” said Brooks, speaking at large event Monday, Aug. 4 at Everett & Jones Barbecue in Jack London Square.
“There is still work to be done, and I appreciate the confidence and support all of you have in me to continue to get things done,” she aid.
The kickoff event was hosted by Dorothy King, and Melanie Shelby was mistress of ceremonies.
Dorothy Everett, owner of Everett and Jones, explained her support for Brooks’ leadership. “The bottom line is that as far back as I can remember, if we ever needed anything, we call on Desley and she makes it happen,” she said.
Oakland poet Ise Lyfe flew back to his hometown to support the event. He presented a multi-media presentation outlining a sampling of the tangible results that Brooks has brought to the district she represents and Oakland as a whole.
He cited improvements in city services, including a district wide campaign to end illegal dumping; the Foothill Streetscape Project currently under construction; the Seminary Point Development, scheduled to begin in 2015; and, under her leadership, two major park projects built for children in her district in less than 45 days.
Tahey Edwards, a bartender at Everett & Jones, announced that he was donating his tips to the campaign. “I live in this city. I am raising my daughter in this city – It makes a difference who represents us,” said Edward.
Added Chance Holmes, who lives in District 6, “Oakland is changing. Growth is always a good thing, but it has to be considerate of the people and things that were here before all of the special interests were here.”
Among Brooks’ recent endorsements are the International Association of Firefighters Local 55 and AC Transit Director Elsa Ortiz.
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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
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Alameda County
DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland
Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.
Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.
City Government
Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall
At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.
Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”
According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.
“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”
When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.
At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”
While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.
“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.
The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.
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