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I was at the specially called City Council Meeting in Emeryville, after hearing him interviewed by Davey D on Hard Knock Radio (KPFA), and having been impressed by him at a Jovanka Beckles meeting a few months prior. This Ethics Committee is very important, because he was basically tried and convicted at this City Council meeting without Due Process or his own attorney. They said it wasn't a Criminal hearing or a civil suit, but as an attendee, it felt worse, because he had no representation (an attorney) of his own and though the City Attorney spoke, it didn't seem like he was neutral enough to assist Kalimah. There is a YouTube video of the whole City Council Meeting which you could watch, but this website covers some important things, like the crowd support. (Most people present were there to support him.) I do not know all the details of this situation, but it did not feel ethical; and he should be given time to remedy anything - if they are legitimate. He is a very impressive, knowledgeable Black leader, who Emeryville, and the Bay Area, are so lucky to have! Someone present remarked on how hard it is to be a City Council person, and after seeing this terrible night unfold, I couldn't agree more! It was surreal - like being caught in a bad Film Noir (with Denzel or Gregory Peck in Kalimah's shoes.) Please sign this petition, and ensure that he (and the people in Emeryville) get fair treatment and representation!
Nancy supported: Establish Public Ethics Oversight in Emeryville, CaliforniaAs a local journalist who has covered Emeryville for over 13 years, I deeply understand the lack of oversight and opportunities for local politicians to abuse their powers in Emeryville.
In fact, I have personally been a victim of these abuses of power and quickly learned that there was no means of pushback when this happens to citizens.
Currently, local media shaming and the threat of recall are the only counterbalances to local government corruption. Unfortunately, the local media has been weekend by big tech and recalls are tedious and expensive. We need other alternatives to provide checks and balances with local politicians and remind them that they abuses of their powers will be met with penalties.
Small cities are more prone to corruption as Emeryville has persistently shown throughout its 128-year history. Emeryville’s most recent inception of corruption is cronyism when 4-5 allies control power and overlook any indiscretions as they don’t want to “rock the boat.”
Unfortunately, as we’ve seen, the Code of Ethics the way it’s been structured cannot be used objectively and will always come down to who has the most allies on council instead of objective enforcement.
While I’m unclear how an Independent Public Ethics Commission could be assembled and function in a small city, I believe it is necessary to try this to restore trust in Emeryville’s civic institutions.
Emeryville could lead the way here for other cities.
E'ville supported: Establish Public Ethics Oversight in Emeryville, CaliforniaThis would make Emeryville a shining star in paving the way for a more democratic engagement between local political leadership and the actual communities they represent, and are supposed to serve. Thank you Kalimah for the bravery of doing your job despite the manufactured setbacks! For maintaining your code of ethics and caring about the bigger picture that impacts everyone!
Harvey supported: Establish Public Ethics Oversight in Emeryville, CaliforniaTransparency needs to be present and every level in government and I want to make my voice heard a a proud American citizen. If you don't have anything to hide then ease our minds and explain what you have been doing with this money and how it benefits the residents of Mesa county!
Joshua supported: Stop Mesa County’s $120,000 Political PR Contract – Demand Transparency & Accountability!As the spouse of a CPA, I’ve seen firsthand how essential the PCAOB is in maintaining audit quality and protecting public trust. Eliminating it would weaken oversight and transparency in our financial system. Please protect the integrity of our markets by preserving the PCAOB.
Cameron supported: Stop Congress from Eliminating the PCAOB – Protect Market Integrity and Public TrustMy loved one has only been at this prison (FCI Thomson) for about a year and some change and honestly the majority of the time he's been there he's been on lockdown; for reasons that truly need to be investigated. This prison i infamous for several deaths and abuse in a special housing unit (shu) that was shut down after a major investigation. They have a record of this yet, they are allowed to remain open, even while severly short staffed and untrained. It's not just the correction officers it's also the counselors who don't properly put paper work in, or even know what paperwork to put in for specific inmates (especially those from DC). How this is allowed to continue and go unchecked is a clear violation of HUMAN RIGHTS, laws aren't being followed by those in charge and it seems like no one cares, the complaints go overlooked, and un addressed. If Trump wants to clean up the federal government, I think the Bureau of Prisons would be a great place to look at. This agency needs major reform. Amd the people working at FCI Thomson need to be put under investigation. ASAP
Alexis supported: Implement the Federal Prison Oversight and Lockdown Accountability ActI care because my son is in Thomson, I haven't heard from him and I don't know what's going on with him
Teresa supported: Implement the Federal Prison Oversight and Lockdown Accountability ActI am a daughter, sister and a wife to inmates in the federal system! Their life matters!
Roxana supported: Implement the Federal Prison Oversight and Lockdown Accountability ActMy son has been at Thompson for about a year, but he has been through several lockdowns in this short time. The lockdowns seem to last for days on end, with no word from my son. And no word why they are on lockdown, or how long the lockdown will last. And after the lockdowns, no one seems to know why they were locked down. If they do know, no one is willing to say.
No doubt, this has to be frustrating for the inmates. I know it has been frustrating for me! I can't imagine! I pray something is done soon to fix this issue, along with a few other issues. We have to be the voices for our loved ones who are incarcerated and aren't able to speak up for themselves like we can do for them.
Nancy supported: Implement the Federal Prison Oversight and Lockdown Accountability ActYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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