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Veteran Leonard Powell Wins Victory, Moves Back into His Home

Published

6 years ago

June 13, 2019

We can now celebrate that Mr. Leonard Powell, a longtime resident of Harmon Street in Berkeley, has been able to return to his home of over 40 years.

Mr. Powell’s neighbors, Friends of Adeline and other residents of South Berkeley stood with him in court and in front of the City of Berkeley, demanding that he get his home back.

We also celebrate and thank The Post newspaper for recognizing and supporting the importance of what happens to people in South Berkeley. The Post enabled people to know about Mr. Powell’s situation and how to support him in his fight with the City of Berkeley.

In addition, W. Kamau Bell joined with other members of the community to get the word out about this story so that people from all over Berkeley as well as around the country could donate the dollars to help Mr. Powell to move forward and regain his home.

Mr. Powell and the Friends of Adeline are moved by his generosity in assisting us. It also enabled us to see the power of so many like us, from all over, who with their small donations came together to help in such a big way.

While we are celebrating, we also need to realize that this fight is not over. There is a growing awareness that the City of Berkeley does not work for us. Lower-income people in our community should be able to look to the city for assistance in keeping their homes decent and healthy, whether they are owned or rented.

Residents must not be afraid that asking for help will put them and their homes at risk.

The integrated group of neighbors and friends who have been supporting Mr. Powell represent the City of Berkeley that once existed and that we would like to see again. While the “official” City of Berkeley has been working hard to eliminate its African-American and other low-income populations, many Berkeley residents are fighting to remake it so that we can all continue living here.

We need to build the support for one another to enable our community to remain the place where we all can live and survive.

For more information contact Friends of Adeline at (510) 338-7843 or friendsofadeline@gmail.com

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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

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4 days ago

January 11, 2025

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Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city, so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

Published

6 days ago

January 8, 2025

Oakland Post

By Post Staff

Barbara Lee on Wednesday morning formally announced her candidacy for Mayor in Oakland’s April 15 special election.

“Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” said Lee.

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided but a community united,” she said. “If elected, I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas, and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

“As Mayor, I’ll address our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver the core City services residents and business owners deserve. Let’s do this – together.”

“I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Lee. “I’m always ready to fight for Oakland.”

Watch her campaign video here, which is online at BarbaraLee4Oakland.com

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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

Published

1 week ago

January 7, 2025

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An aerial view of the downtown Oakland skyline on a clear sunny day. The federal building and other iconic buildings fill the skyline. Photo: iStock.

By Paul Cobb

Many of you probably recall the oft-repeated expression when describing leadership that “many are called but few are chosen.” We will be inundated during January with many claims of qualifications by those who want to lead Oakland.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, we have heard the names of 14 potential candidates who might become Oakland’s next Mayor.

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

Any candidate who wishes to receive a free announcement, publicity or space in the paper must submit solutions.

The first questions we propose are 1) What is your budget balancing plan?
What is your position on requiring all city employees to work full-time in their designated offices rather than remotely from their homes?
What is your plan to provide open-access opportunities to all police officers for overtime pay?
Since many businesses, especially downtown, have closed, what is your plan to attract and increase revenues?

Please send your submissions of 300 words or less to each question to Social@postnewsgroup.com or visit www.postnewsgroup.com