Desley Brooks establishes policies so local businesses can start up.
Desley Brooks fights for developments like the Arroyo Viejo and the Rainbow teen centers.
Desley Brooks fights for the residents in Eastmont, Seminary and other under developed areas.
Desley Brooks and the neighborhood crime prevention council have taken many steps to keep Oakland residents safer.13 August 2010
Four years ago I promised to work to reduce blight; stimulate neighborhood and economic revitalization; and improve public safety. I’ve kept my promises. I worked to bring the first national chain grocery store to the District in 20 years, and major retail to the Foothill/Seminary area and Eastmont Mall. I initiated and funded a Police Department Crime Analysis and Mapping Project. I had the crime infested Bromley apartments, Vintage Inn and dilapidated tire store at Eastmont demolished. I’ve improved neighborhood parks by resurfacing courts, building play structures and updating recreation facilities. District 6’s parks were rated #1 in the City by the Parks and Recreation Coalition. In two months I transformed a run-down building into the beautiful Rainbow Recreation Teen Center and started a monthly Food Distribution program at Recreation Centers. My hands-on advocacy has helped our neighborhoods. I would be honored to have your vote.
18 July 2010
East Oakland to Gain First National Grocery Outlet in Over 20 Years
OAKLAND, Calif. (July 17, 2010) The City of Oakland is close to securing a development deal with Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, to open two long-awaited grocery stores in underserved areas of East Oakland. Branded under Kroger’s Foods Co. banner, the 72,000-square-foot stores will bring quality, affordable food to new outlets at 66th Avenue & San Leandro Street and Foothill Square Shopping Center, 10700 MacArthur Boulevard.
