Oaklanders deserve to feel safe. No one should live in fear of violence, be put on hold with 911, or be subject to repeated break-ins.

That’s why my administration will fully staff OPD, restore all closed fire stations, and exit the two-decade Negotiated Settlement Agreement so our officers can focus on protecting residents rather than drowning in bureaucratic red tape.

My administration will cut emergency response delays, double the violent crime solve rate, invest in proven violence-prevention programs, and strengthen traffic enforcement to deter reckless driving.

At the same time, we’ll expand mental health services and ensure alternative response programs like MACRO deliver on their promise to offset OPD 911 calls that don’t require a badge and a gun.

By balancing compassion with accountability—upholding robust oversight while freeing OPD to do its job—we can reclaim Oakland’s streets and ensure every resident feels safe in the city they call home.