Sad day for District 3
Well, I must say that I am shocked that so many people voted for Nancy Nadel, but since the people have spoken, it's just another reason for me to be even less involved in my community. I see no point in continuing to bang my head against the wall for another four years.

So I'm going to sit back and laugh for the next four years and watch as absolutely nothing happens. Don't expect a grocery store unless the folks at JLS or Doug Boxer make it happen. Don't expect a dog park unless an ad-hoc group does it. Let's see if the JLD Parking Permit Plan is still around at the end of the four years. Don't expect anything other than the status quo of JLS being the ugly stepchild in District 3 to the Council Member's own backyard of West Oakland. She's even admitted that she feels this way. "It's a matter of race" or so she says.

Go ahead, Ms. Nadel. Prove me wrong. I dare you. Please prove me wrong.

Because just like with Jack London Square project*, I sincerely hope that I am wrong.

*My prediction for the Jack London Square project is that it will be all office space and that little of the retail space will actually be filled, much less vibrant. I hope I'm wrong.
Posted 6/04/2008