Critics of the Oakland's leadership expressed outrage and disbelief after the city flubbed an opportunity to cash in on a grant worth millions.
At the community garden in West Oakland, Seneca Scott started a grassroots movement to make the town safer. He founded Neighbors Together Oakland. When he heard that Oakland missed out on millions of dollars to combat retail theft, he was extremely disappointed.
"It's not joking matter. We are in a very dangerous and precarious time for Oakland neighbors and business. Public safety is far and away the number one issue and to miss something that would bring millions of dollars at a time where we have a budget deficit of over $300 million? This is an inexcusable missed opportunity," Scott added.
"Obviously this outcome is unacceptable. The City and department are reviewing everything that happened to ensure it does not happen again and will take appropriate action." Other business owners like Dottie Moore, the co-owner of Everett and Jones BBQ is trying to remain hopeful that funding might come from other sources.
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