Measure N - Parcel Tax for Outstanding Oakland Teachers - Pros and Cons - League Of Women Voters Video

This video presents a new tax that pays for Oakland Teacher salaries. The woman giving the "pro" argument is my friend Libby Schaaf.

The act reads...

To attract and retain highly qualified and credentialed teachers for Oakland's District-run public schools, and to support successful educational programs at Oakland's public charter schools, shall Oakland Unified School District levy $10 per parcel per month ($120 per year) for 10 years with an exemption for low-income residents, mandatory annual audits, an independent citizens' oversight committee, and all money spent to benefit Oakland Schools and all Oakland students?

Measure NN Oakland Police Services Expansion - Pros and Cons - League Of Women Voters Video

This League of Women Voters video gives two views on the proposed parcel tax for the City of Oakland Called Measure NN. The basic argument is that this pays for much needed more police officers.

The measure on the ballot reads:

To provide more police services to neighborhoods and businesses for the purpose of preventing crime and enhancing resources for investigation of crimes, shall the City of Oakland authorize a parcel tax to fund the cost of (1) adding a total of 105 police officers and 75 police services technicians; (2) a crime data management system for crime analysis; and (3) mandatory independent annual audits and evaluations with performance standards?

Joust!!! Saturday OCT 11th. IN OAKLAND

This is totally wacky. I had to add it. These guys have done too many drugs. But check out the event.

Jousting on Freak Bikes. Bring your friends and participate! Its a huge party at: 4401 san leandro oakland ca 94601 SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH @ PARTY O'CLOCK

Obama Hits Back with New Keating Documentary

The Obama campaign's new documentary about John McCain and the Keating 5 scandal airs today!

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