The City of Oakland California Creates “Department of Race and Equity”
Cali Political Review
Once again California proves that it in competition with 1960 Alabama
for being the most racist, bigoted State in American history. The City
Council of Oakland is “borrowing a bigot from Portland, Oregon to head
up a city council version of the KKK—the “Department of Race and
Equity.” The city has determined that government policy is to be based
on race and bigotry, so it needs Pay, job opportunities, housing,
education—all to be based on race—sounds like Alabama in 1960—using
government to promote racism and bigotry.
Earlier this year, Councilmember Desley Brooks proposed the creation
of Oakland’s first department dedicated to achieving racial and social
equity in the city. The department was approved during the June budget
season with the end of the year targeted for its debut.”
The Oakland City Council Rules Committee on Thursday scheduled an
agenda item for Nov. 3 to approve the three-month temporary hiring of
Dante James, who has led Portland’s equity department since its
inception in 2012.
Bigotry pays well in 2015 in California—your taxes at work.
James earns over $147,000 a year, according to the report, making him
one of the highest paid employees in Portland city government.
James, who's sister is former KPIX news anchor Dana King, would
retain his position in Portland, said the report, but Oakland would
assume James’ salary while he works to set up the new department, in
addition, to advising the city on hiring its first director.
It is also no surprise Oakland city leaders are reaching out to
Portland for guidance. Brooks often recognized the city, along with King
County, Washington as inspiration for her proposal.
h/t Beth Rogers
