Merika Goolsby for Oakland City Council District 7

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<h4>"I am running for Oakland City Council, District 7 because I have witnessed the challenges we face with violence, blight, and neglect".</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/2b9f3ac0-c985-475d-b8d3-b9816fef89eb/0f015fd7-7620-4e11-bb93-ebdbf7b7f65c/e4f8f105-f111-4d15-83a1-74c35d7bb0cc.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=-3&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=-18&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=11&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2372%2C4096&amp;w=1500" alt="Portrait of Merika and her grand baby" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>I am Merika Goolsby, a long time and active resident, voter, Black, woman, LGBTQIA, and small business owner in East Oakland, District 7.</h3><h4>On staff at Oakland Community Land Trust &amp; on the Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board, appointed by the Oakland Mayor.</h4><h4>I understand that words must lead to action!</h4>I have been taking action to create change for the better. Currently I am an active member of ACCE, which is a partner under the Housing Now umbrella, and serve on our state board. I am also an active member of Communities for a Better Environment, because we all need to breathe clean air and live in a healthy environment.

I am fully aware of the issues that matter most to Oakland’s district 7 because I have lived through them and seen first hand how they have changed and evolved over time. It is time for change.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Our Campaign’s Top Issues

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.

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Housing

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.

Economic Revitalization

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.

Employment

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.

Illegal dumping

To effectively address crimes and theft and poverty-related crimes in Oakland's District 7, a comprehensive strategy that combines prevention, intervention, enforcement, and community engagement is essential. Create programs that provide mentorship, recreational activities, educational and vocational support to prevent engagment in criminal behavior.

Crime/Safety

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<h2>November 5, 2024</h2>7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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

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District 7 Candidate Merika Goolsby

It illegally hiked rent for hundreds of California tenants, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced.

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

California Bill Would Require Landlords to Accept Pets

What California lawmakers could do to boost homeownership for Black families

Two disasters are intersecting in California: the housing crisis and the coronavirus pandemic

Putting us out on the streets’: Seniors face eviction amid deadly outbreak

<h3>Private equity firms are turning the American dream of home ownership into a nightmare for renters.</h3>

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

District 7 Candidate Merika Goolsby

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

California Bill Would Require Landlords to Accept Pets

What California lawmakers could do to boost homeownership for Black families

Putting us out on the streets’: Seniors face eviction amid deadly outbreak

What Happens When Wall Street Becomes Your Landlord?