The notion of “housing first,” which is so popular among left wing activists in Oakland, has been criticized by Donald Trump, and for once, I agree with him. Housing first, says the Chronicle accurately, “provides chronically homeless people long-term subsidized housing…but does not require treatment for mental illness or addiction.” This is a huge loophole, which Trump correctly calls “a permissive approach” that blatantly allows, indeed rewards criminals, grifters and asocial types to benefit from the taxpayers’ generosity, but does nothing to actually address the causes of homelessness.
Jean Quan, Police Commissioner?
There were published reports, about two weeks ago, that former Oakland mayor Jean Quan was being seriously considered for appointment to the Oakland Police Commission. The reports emerged for about 24 hours, then quietly disappeared. It was never clear just who was advancing Quan’s name, or why. My own suspicion is that it was a trial balloon floated by Barbara Lee.
Happy Holidays!
Taking a few days off for the holidays. Please be well, safe and happy.
Steve
Bravo to Ken Houston: A long time coming
Thank you OPOA
I was honored to be called out for recognition, among others, at Friday’s special event at the Oakland Police Officers Association headquarters, by Sgt. Huy Nguyen, OPOA’s president. The event was to honor the Oakland Police Department’s Officer of the Year and Rookie of the Year. This is a big, meaningful event for Oakland cops, and it has great symbolic significance.