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Oakland mayor names Jordan police chief, hires new fire chief
Comments on Stories, posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 2, 2012 at 10:17 am

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Wednesday announced that interim police Chief Howard Jordan will head the Police Department on a permanent basis.

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Posted by Mary, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Feb 2, 2012 at 10:17 am

Congratulations to the new Chief and good luck with the difficult task. I also want to lend my support to the Oakland PD for their thankless job of trying to keep rest in a restless city, now complicated with the Occupy Oaklanders. A huge thank you from a neighboring community member.

Posted by mittens, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Feb 3, 2012 at 8:50 am

is this more affirmative action hiring or are these two the best fit for the jobs?

Posted by steve, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Feb 3, 2012 at 9:01 am

Just look at any photo of the city. It's ALL affirmative action hires. Next the new hires will want to rename the city either Mexiland or Kenyamerica.

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