Oakland California's homicide count in 2006 was 148. With a population of 400,000 this is a very high murder rate. Oakland has a long rich and interesting history in the Bay Area, with one of the busiest ports in the U.S. and is today a city with one of the worst public school systems in America (which was recently taken over by the state) with drug and crime problems that don't let up.
Ron Dellums was a pro-active congressman who appears to have pursued issues based on his moral convictions, without reserve. He initiated the sanctions on South Africa, worked against the Vietnam war, etc. It seems people are excited to see him come into power in Oakland, replacing Jerry Brown who was considering running for president. Lets see what Ron can do for Oakland. See a list of all of Oakland's mayors since the 1800's.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mayors_of_Oakland,_California
See Ron Dellums in an interview in 2000.
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