{"id":2032823,"date":"2023-09-15T05:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T09:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T05:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T09:26:24","slug":"hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Many frustrated residents excluded from California city&#8217;s &#8216;Community Safety Meeting&#8217; due to rising crime."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032823&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Oakland Citizens Shut Out of Community Safety Meeting, Sparking Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>An estimated 400 Oakland citizens were left disappointed and frustrated when they were denied entry to \u2064a &#8220;Community Safety Meeting&#8221; on September 9. The event, held at the \u200dGenesis \u2064Worship Center in \u2064East Oakland, \u200baimed to address rising crime concerns and allow residents to voice their concerns to Mayor Sheng Thao and \u2062District Attorney Pamela Price. However, seating capacity was limited to approximately \u200d80, leaving \u200bmany supporters and concerned citizens locked out.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest that this is not an isolated incident, with some claiming that\u2064 Oakland officials frequently employ this tactic to avoid public discourse while pretending to be accessible. The choice of venue also raised eyebrows, as many questioned\u200c why the event was not held at City Hall or a larger venue\u2064 to accommodate more attendees.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/surging-crime-in-northern-california-city-impacting-residents-reaching-state-of-emergency-5455925\">Surging Crime in\u2063 California City Impacting Residents, Reaching \u2018State of Emergency\u2019<\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">8\/9\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/move-to-recall-soft-on-crime-northern-california-county-district-attorney-underway-5477052\">Move to Recall &#8216;Soft-on-Crime&#8217;\u2064 Northern California County District Attorney \u200dUnderway<\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">8\/19\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Seneca Scott, founder of Neighbors Together\u200c Oakland and former mayoral candidate, criticized the organizers\u2064 for their exclusionary approach. He\u200c stated, &#8220;They really made a mistake there. I think they exposed themselves.&#8221; However, both \u200bMayor Thao and District Attorney Price have remained silent on the matter, refusing to comment.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the meeting, a rally organized by\u2064 Neighbors Together Oakland was held across the street from the church. \u2064Over\u200d 250 people attended, using the platform to highlight concerns and propose solutions to improve community safety.<\/p>\n<p>Despite attempts to undermine the\u200b event through social media\u200c posts and opinion pieces, the \u200brally was successful.\u200b Neighbors Together Oakland faced baseless accusations, including claims that Seneca Scott made hateful, anti-LGBT statements. However, Scott\u2064 dismissed these attacks, stating that the level of division forced upon them was\u2062 backfiring.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing critics \u200cwho argue for a focus on education and rehabilitation rather than crime, Scott emphasized the need\u2064 to acknowledge \u2063the reality of the situation before finding solutions. He expressed hope for a\u200c united community effort to build coalitions across racial\u2063 and class lines.<\/p>\n<p>The urgency of\u2062 the \u2062situation was underscored by videos showcasing criminal activity throughout \u2064Oakland.\u200c Police \u2062statistics reveal a 26 percent \u200cincrease in overall crime since \u200blast year, with violent\u2062 crime up by 15 percent. Home invasions, carjackings, and robberies are on the rise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-da-gascon-to-dissolve-unit-that-informs-victims-when-attacker-has-parole-hearing-deputy-district-attorney-debunks-claims\/\" title=\"Los Angeles DA Gasc\u00f3n To Dissolve Unit That Informs Victims When Attacker Has Parole Hearing, Deputy District Attorney Debunks Claims\">leaving residents feeling unsafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the meeting, residents gathered, holding signs that read &#8220;I am a victim&#8221; and &#8220;I&#8217;m tired of living in fear.&#8221; They called for increased police presence and even \u2062the deployment of\u2063 the National Guard to \u200drestore order.<\/p>\n<p>Loren Taylor, \u200cformer Oakland city councilman and mayoral \u200ccandidate, addressed the\u2064 crowd, emphasizing the need for transformative change\u2064 and\u2064 accountability from elected\u2064 officials and the community itself. Taylor received applause and engaged with frustrated \u2064attendees waiting in line to hear from the officials.<\/p>\n<p>Raymond Gallagher, a business owner in Oakland for 58 years, expressed his concerns about\u2064 the impact of the city&#8217;s\u2064 reputation on local businesses. He called on the mayor to take \u200daction, stating, &#8220;We need action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Inside the church, Mayor Thao attempted to address concerns and calm nerves, but many livestream viewers outside felt that the event lacked substance and was merely a photo opportunity. \u2064The mayor \u200dacknowledged issues with 911\u2063 calls and \u2064response times, promising to do better in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price faced criticism during her presentation when attendees \u2062questioned her about public safety concerns. However, due\u200d to pre-event rules, all questions had to be emailed in advance, leading to dismissive responses from\u2063 Price. When \u200bconfronted with doubts about her performance,\u2062 she accused \u200dher critics of racism and blamed the media for misrepresenting\u2064 her work.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding\u2062 the meeting, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/radical-cultural-change-coming-to-america\/\" title=\"Radical Cultural Change Coming to America?\">district attorney<\/a> has charged over 7,610 cases this year, \u2063including 58 murders\u200b and 2,381 felonies. However, Price is currently facing a \u2064recall,\u2064 with organizers awaiting her \u200cresponse to the filing before gathering signatures for a potential vote\u2064 in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The incident in Oakland \u2064echoes the removal of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022, highlighting \u2062the growing frustration with officials&#8217; handling of crime and public safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200ddoes the incident of Oakland citizens being shut out of the Community Safety Meeting\u200d raise\u2064 questions about \u200dthe transparency and accessibility of Oakland officials?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063Ts shared their frustration and disappointment. Many had taken time out of their day to attend the event, hoping\u2063 for \u2063an opportunity to\u200b voice their concerns and seek solutions\u200d to the growing crime \u200cproblem in Oakland. An attendee, who wished \u2063to \u200cremain anonymous, expressed their \u2064disappointment, saying, \u2063&#8221;We deserve to have a say in the safety of our community.\u200d It&#8217;s disheartening to be shut out like \u200cthis.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the transparency and \u2062accessibility of Oakland officials. Citizens are demanding answers and calling \u200cfor greater accountability from their elected representatives. They argue that public safety is a top priority and that\u2063 all residents should have a chance to participate in the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>The choice \u2063of venue has also drawn criticism. Many have questioned why the \u200cevent was not held at\u200b City Hall or a larger venue that could \u2063accommodate a larger number of attendees.\u2064 This has only deepened suspicions that Oakland\u200d officials are intentionally limiting public\u2064 participation and engagement by choosing smaller venues.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062incident is not\u200c an\u2063 isolated one. Reports suggest that Oakland officials \u200bhave employed similar \u2064tactics in the past to avoid public discourse. This raises concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the \u200dcity&#8217;s\u200d governance. Citizens are calling for more transparency and accessibility from their elected officials, urging them to\u200b prioritize\u2063 public safety\u200d and \u200blisten to the voices of the community.<\/p>\n<p>The rally organized by Neighbors Together Oakland \u200dwas seen as a success, despite attempts to undermine \u2063it through social media posts and negative press. The event provided \u2064a platform for residents to come \u2062together, \u200cshare their\u200b concerns, and propose solutions\u200b to \u200caddress the crime \u200bissue.\u200d Neighbors Together Oakland demonstrated resilience in\u2063 the face of \u200dbaseless attacks and divisive tactics.<\/p>\n<p>Seneca \u200dScott&#8217;s call for\u200c a united community effort \u2064is crucial\u2063 in addressing the challenges facing Oakland.\u200b By acknowledging the reality of the situation and building\u2063 coalitions across racial and class lines, the community can work towards effective \u200bsolutions. Education and rehabilitation are important, but they must \u2064be coupled with \u200cefforts to \u2064address the immediate needs and\u200c concerns of residents who feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting\/\" title=\"Many frustrated residents excluded from California city's 'Community Safety Meeting' due to rising crime.\">alarming videos showcasing criminal activity serve<\/a> as a stark reminder of\u2063 the urgency of the situation. Oakland has seen a significant increase in overall crime, with violent crime in particular on \u2063the rise. The safety and well-being of residents should\u2062 be\u200c a top priority\u2062 for city \u200bofficials, and they must\u200c take immediate action to address these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the\u2064 incident of Oakland citizens being shut out \u2064of \u200bthe Community Safety Meeting \u200dhas sparked controversy and\u2063 highlighted broader concerns\u2062 about \u2062transparency and accessibility in the \u200ccity&#8217;s governance. It\u200b is imperative that elected\u200b officials prioritize public \u2064safety and listen to the voices of the community. By working together, Oakland citizens can\u200b find \u200beffective solutions and create a safer\u2064 and more inclusive city for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around 400 Oakland residents were denied entry to a &#8220;Community Safety Meeting&#8221; on Sept. 9. 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