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Reclaiming Oakland District 7 Pride, Ownership and Humanity.

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I understand that words must lead to action, which is why I will set clear benchmarks for our progress and regularly report back to the community. Together, we can break the cycle of despair and work towards a brighter future for Deep East Oakland.

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Housing

Must have affordable housing. People need to have stability and security to be productive members of society. Collaborate with developers to create affordable housing units. Use incentives for properties that include affordable housing options. We also need clear paths to homeownership to create stable neighborhoods that people have roots in, fostering community pride and ownership.

Economic Revitalization

Promote local businesses by creating incentives for investment in district 7 and improve infrastructure. Collaborating with local stakeholders, we can develop tailored strategies to attract customers and foster a vibrant retail environment. This includes leveraging partnerships with regional bodies to ensure that our community receives the necessary support.

Employment

Job training programs that are direct pipelines to jobs that pay a living wage. Emphasizes collaboration, education, and community engagement to revive employment in District 7. By leveraging local resources and fostering a supportive environment, the community can work together to create sustainable job opportunities.

Illegal dumping

To effectively address and end illegal dumping of trash, waste, and toxic materials in Oakland's District 7, a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach is necessary. Identify areas most affected by illegal dumping. Enforcement and Monitoring, create a system for residents to report illegal dumping anonymously, (that works) providing incentives for reporting to encourage community involvement.

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Those That Have Listened to Merika

Read were Merika has been featured in the news.

Zennie62 You Live Oakland News

Merika Goolsby Interview: Merika Goolsby 2024 Oakland City Council District 7 Candidate

Oct
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2024

Gotham Oakland

District 7 Candidate Merika Goolsby

Sep
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2024

Mercury News

Bay Area’s biggest corporate landlord to pay $3.7 million over rent-gouging case

Jan
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2024
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