PRIORITIES

The safety of every Oaklander means every neighborhood must be free from gun violence. This begins by tackling homelessness, expanding affordable housing, and mental health services.

“As your At-Large City Councilmember, I’ll bring people together locally, regionally, and statewide to insert new energy, fresh ideas, and political commitment to solving these problems and securing our fair share of State and other resources to realize  Oakland’s potential.” - Rowena

PRIORITIES

The safety of every Oaklander means every neighborhood must be free from gun violence. This begins by tackling homelessness, expanding affordable housing, and mental health services.

“As your At-Large City Councilmember, I’ll bring people together locally, regionally, and statewide to insert new energy, fresh ideas, and political commitment to solving these problems and securing our fair share of State and other resources to realize  Oakland’s potential.” - Rowena

  • We must do a better job coordinating local, county, and state resources to get women, children, and seniors transitioned into housing and services. Expanding mental health services and ensuring culturally competent service delivery should be foundational to our strategy.

  • I support a neighborhood and business district-based policing model where residents and business owners are building trust, accountability, and partnerships with law enforcement, coupled with trained mental health professionals and prevention programs addressing other nonviolent safety needs.

  • Access to clean air, water, healthy food, and play/learning spaces is every Oaklander’s right. I am helping to lead the fight statewide to reduce the degree of toxic air contamination caused by industrial emissions. Any lead paint or asbestos in Oakland’s aging schools or public facilities should be swiftly addressed.

  • The cost of living and doing business in Oakland threatens our fabric and historical diversity. I’ll continue to fight to protect renters, cut red tape for small businesses and innovators, and expand housing that our families and workforce can afford.

  • We must do a better job coordinating local, county, and state resources to get women, children, and seniors transitioned into housing and services. Expanding mental health services and ensuring culturally competent service delivery should be foundational to our strategy.

  • I support a neighborhood and business district-based policing model where residents and business owners are building trust, accountability, and partnerships with law enforcement, coupled with trained mental health professionals and prevention programs addressing other nonviolent safety needs.

  • Access to clean air, water, healthy food, and play/learning spaces is every Oaklander’s right. I am helping to lead the fight statewide to reduce the degree of toxic air contamination caused by industrial emissions. Any lead paint or asbestos in Oakland’s aging schools or public facilities should be swiftly addressed.

  • The cost of living and doing business in Oakland threatens our fabric and historical diversity. I’ll continue to fight to protect renters, cut red tape for small businesses and innovators, and expand housing that our families and workforce can afford.