Why We Support Jean...

"When the city was ready to close branch libraries, Jean Quan led a campaign to keep them open. As the daughter of a non-English speaking mother, she knows first hand how the youth of Oakland rely on our libraries for access to the Internet, and safe places to do homework after school."

-- Jose Perlera, Laney Student Activist

I support Jean Quan for Mayor because she is an experienced, concerned politician who has built coalitions between diverse communities in Oakland. Jean Quan will be a mayor who rolls up her sleeves and gets the job done. She understands Oakland and will lead the city with efficiency and organization, creating educational and economic opportunities for the citizens of Oakland.

-- Nancy K. Fishman

“As a former school board member, Jean has always been a great supporter of our schools. As a council member, she has contributed funds, publicity and encouragement to schools and parent groups as they built gardens, installed play structures, improved libraries, expanded music programs and created welcoming school communities."

-- Nancy and Ellie Deming, School Volunteer and Daughter

“Jean Quan pulled together the city, county and neighborhood to shut down the crime ridden Hillcrest Motel and replace it with a safe, senior housing development. Today, the Dimond hosts a vibrant business district and an active community involved in park beautification, street clean up and public safety efforts."

-- Rejoyce, Nettie and Lillian Stovall, Singers and Dimond Residents

“For the past 6 years, Jean Quan led efforts to build a coalition of park users to revitalize Joaquin Miller Park, a 500-acre wooded haven of natural trails for hikers, equestrians, bike riders, dog walkers and lovers of the great outdoors. She established the annual Sundays in the Redwoods concerts that have brought thousands of people from all over Oakland and the East Bay to one of Oakland’s largest parks for the first time."

-- Rick Rickard, Park and Bicycle Activist

“Jean helped us build a safer community by encouraging block-by-block organizing and better partnerships with city officials. She’s been a champion of community policing."

-- Peg Lum, Neighborhood Watch Block Captain

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“When developers wanted to take over one of the city’s last pristine open spaces, Jean Quan helped us organize to raise the necessary funds and save Butters Canyon. Today, the Butters Land Trust has purchased and protected more than many acres acres of untouched wooded canyon that we are systematically enhancing by replacing Scotch broom and other invasive, fire-prone plants with local natives"

-- David Barron, Butters Land Trust

"Jean supports our teachers, has organized parents to take back our schools, and advocates for urban school funding at the state and national levels. She understands that supporting our youth is key to solving many of Oakland's problems."

-- Sharon Rose, Oakland Teacher

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