There are many low income young residents with plenty of time and energy who don’t have the opportunity to enroll or be part of after school activities. Perhaps the local young adults with the desire to teach and lead others can play the important role here and be given the opportunity to step in. Activity possibilities can include realistic, interesting and low budget options (breakdancing, friendly rap sessions, Zumba, late hours courts open for sports, homework center, etc.). Maybe students and young residents can provide feedback as to what would be ideal to make a difference for themselves, their peers, and community.

To the absolute maximum levy fines for all the illegal dumping in Oakland. It is heartbreaking to see piles and piles of garbage dumped on our streets. Can we increase surveillance on our hotspots by using one of the many wireless cameras now on the market?

Throw no new money at the Raiders (8 games played in Oakland)and do everything to keep the A's (60+ games played in Oakland!)

Dear Oakland City officials, you'd like your citizens to deposit litter into receptacles, yet you fail in the worst way to pick up that garbage. Case in point at the corner of Vernon and Lee Street overflowing with poop bags. Disgusting, please do your part!