Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
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8/11/2022
I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful.
When I first moved here I saw all the potential, unfortunately things have spiraled downwards for years to the point we are now, the city is almost unlivable due to rampant crime, homelesness, and the do no good city management style. The police are completely unreliable, treating all citizens like the enemy. The department is corrupt & incompetent and unwilling to solve crime. Our new police commission is a black hole to bury the police misdeeds, allowing politicians to avoid accountability.
So sad, I want to love Oakland for all its great things, and there are many, unfortunately in the few years the bad outweighs the good.
Brian | Oakland, CA