Police Appreciation Day deemed a success by co-organizer (Community Voices)

Don Link Thu, 29 Jul at 9:59am

Rotunda by jdnx, http://www.flickr.com/photos/danramarch/2917913514/

 From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., hundreds of Oakland residents, business
owners, police officers active and retired, poured into the Rotunda
to talk, and eat and mix.

For many, myself included, it was the first reunion with police
officer friends and partners in community policing in years. and many

PETITION TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO AVOID OPD LAYOFFS (Community Voices)

Don Link Mon, 5 Jul at 10:27am

City Council members at groundbreaking, phot by Johnny Z, http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcjohnnyz/73648514/

  Local resident and engaged citizen Don Link is circulating a petition opposing police layoffs. The text is below--Don writes, "To sign the petition, send your name and Council District to me for inclusion on the list: mailto:don-link@comcast.net

Nic Nak update after 5/18 City Council Meeting (Community Voices)

Don Link Wed, 19 May at 3:58pm

Nic Nak update: 5/18 City Council developments
 

Letter to the North Oakland community re Nic Nak appeal (Community Voices)

Don Link Thu, 20 May at 1:15am

Nic Nak Liquors sign, morguefile.com

Colleagues in community policing: we need your help once again to deal with the issue of alcohol outlets in Oakland’s neighborhoods.  The Nic Nak has asked for a 30 day delay for the final vote on the Appeal: reason, a new attorney representing them and the need to prepare.