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Politics : Did Slick Boink Monica? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Grainne who wrote (15495)	6/1/1998 1:28:00 AM
From: melinda abplanalp	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20981

He is the head of the NAACP in Oakland. He is a young mover and shaker. Jerry will win. People believe that he is an inside guy and can get things done. He will be great for the greening of Oakland. Oakland needs the mean green more. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Melinda

To: Grainne who wrote (15495)	6/1/1998 11:09:00 AM
From: Diane	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20981

If you happen to be online RIGHT NOW, tune in to KSFO 560. Shannon Reeves is on right now. He's very impressive!!!!!!!!

To: Grainne who wrote (15495)	6/1/1998 11:33:00 AM
From: Diane	Respond to of 20981

Shannon Reeves (young, black, Republican, NAACP chapter president, Oakland mayoral candidate) is on a local radio program right now. I'll make some notes here as I listen to him.... Grew up in Oakland. (as opposed to Jerry Brown, who moved there just a few years ago) He's an ex-Democrat. Worked on Jesse Jackson's campaign in college at Ramblin (?) State University in Louisiana. Later started first chapter of College Republicans there. Was told if he switched to the Democratic party, he'd have a good shot at the mayoral race. Got the cooperation of Chevron to build gas stations in Oakland to provide employment for parolees etc. They provide full service at self-service prices and are profitable. He attributes his success so far to just doing as he was told growing up: Say no to drugs, do the right thing, get a higher education, give back to the community. Reducing crime is the key to getting businesses to come to Oakland. Change has to come from the streets (no smell of urine when people get off Oakland BART stations, no loitering on the streets, etc) Appreciates support of listeners. Asks for their prayers. That's all I could get in between working and listening, but should give you a better idea of what he's about.