It Takes Teamwork

Securing our communities

Jun 23, 2012 Comments Off ShellyG

I live and work in District 5 so I know the areas in our community that are in desperate need of more police officers.  Of course, I also know that OPD has limited funding and therefore limited manpower which is why I support the establishment of strategic alliances between the  private and public safety sectors. ...

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Thank you for joining us!

Jun 20, 2012 Comments Off SG4Council

Thank you again for attending the kick off this past Saturday. Your financial contributions and continuous support is essential for a successful campaign.  There are many ways you can help me get my message out. Remember Together we can be the solution for District 5 and the City of Oakland. Sincerely, Shelly Garza     For more information on hosting a house party,  phone banking, ...

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Help Stop Illegal Dumping

May 26, 2012 Comments Off SG4Council

I'm sure you've seen it and you could be among the thousands of Oakland residents that have to deal with it everyday... I'm talking about garbage that is illegally dumped in neighborhood streets, be it construction debris, household trash or old furniture such as beat up mattresses, this problem is more than just an eye-sore. ...

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New Generation

The Political Bug

May 24, 2012 Comments Off SG4Council

15 years ago,  I thought it would be interesting to get involved with local community projects.   I started as the Assistant Director of a Dance Troupe called "New Generation".     We taught them Traditional Mexican Folkloric Dances,  gave Acting Classes and Leadership Training.    The children were from ages 5 to 14 years old.  They ...

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