Amid a public safety crisis in Oakland and a projected $177 million budget deficit, on Sunday some residents sounded the alarm to demand the city not cut from public safety programs.
A small group of people rallied in downtown Oakland on Sunday afternoon. They said any kind of cut to the police and fire departments will endanger lives.'We are concerned about Oakland today and Oakland tomorrow,' said rally organizer Edward Escobar.Some people worried the large deficit could result in less police officers in their neighborhood.'The police officers that are usually here at the lake during the busy season are doing overtime.
'Alameda said many city workers won't come to address those traffic enforcement problems without police escort due to safety concerns.While Mayor Sheng Thao had previously said she will priority public safety, there are concerns she will cut back on police overtime.She and the city administrator are working on plans to close the gap, but they haven't revealed what cuts are being considered.'We feel like we're at rock bottom.
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