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The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Alameda and asked of all candidates for this office.
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1. If you are elected, what programs would you propose or support to serve at-risk youth who may end up in the juvenile justice system?
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Answer from Beverly Johnson:
The key to helping Alameda kids who are at-risk--and the key to keeping more Alameda kids from becoming at-risk--is maintaining the high quality of community services that Alamedans have come to expect. As mayor, I will work to keep Alameda schools safe and thriving; to enhance the parks and recreation facilities for kids and citizens in general. A close-knit, caring community will often keep kids from becoming at-risk in the first place. As mayor, I would fight to protect the institutions and programs that keep our community spirit strong.
Answer from Barbara A. Kerr:
Alameda has many private organizations which help at-risk youth; however, the one I support the most is our own Recreation and Park Department which has a broad variety of well-run programs. The after school programs are particularly important for at-risk youth. The Police Department's DARE program is another City of Alameda program which is very effective.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.
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