Dozens of community leaders rallied outside Oakland City Hall on Tuesday, urging city officials not to slash the budget of the city's Department of Violence Prevention.
"We come to say, 'This is what we're here for, this is the work that we do, don't cut the budget.' Point, blank, period!" said Daryle Allums, an anti-violence advocate.calls for a reduction in contracts between the violence-prevention department and community-based groups that reach out to those at risk.
Ricardo Garcia of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice agreed, saying, "What we're demanding the city is to equally invest in our frontline people, our folks who are putting their lives literally on the ground, to be able to make sure they're supporting families."Lakai told KTVU she's a beneficiary of community-based programs.
"What we're asking for is not for the City Council to put their money where their mouth is, but to keep it there," Griffin said.Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas said Oakland is facing the largest budget in its history.
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