Key Facts
Background
Kevin Jenkins received a B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning from San Francisco State University and a Masters of Public Administration from California State University, East Bay. He is currently the Director of Housing Initiatives for United Way Bay Area and serves as the President of the California Association of Black School Educators [2, 5]. Jenkins previously served as a commissioner for the Alameda County Public Health Commission and as Peralta Community College District Area 2 Trustee. He is a member of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 21.
He lives in Oakland with his son Elijah [2].
Key Issues
Homelessness
Jenkins supports working with community organizations to rehouse individuals, promote housing justice, and provide services to homeless individuals [2].
Housing
Jenkins wants to preserve existing affordable housing units, construct new units, and add middle income housing stock [2]
Environment
Jenkins wants to fully fund the Oakland Public Works department so they can effectively remove illegal dumping. He wants to increase community education and enforcement of illegal dumping laws [2].
Public Safety
Jenkins advocates for investing in community policing, partnering with community organizations to address crime, and reducing gun violence. He wants to maintain city resources such as libraries, parks, and community centers to increase neighborhood safety [2].
Education
Jenkins opposes Oakland Unified School District closures [4].
Endorsements
Rob Bonta, CA Attorney General; Mia Bonta, Assemblymember, D-18; Rebecca Kaplan, Vice Mayor, City of Oakland; Sheng Thao, President Pro Tem, Oakland City Council; Dan Kalb, Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Noel Gallo, Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Nate Miley, Vice President, Alameda County Board of Supervisors; Dave Brown, Supervisor, Alameda County Board of Supervisors; Dave Haubert, Supervisor, Alameda County Board of Supervisors; Phong LA, Assessor, Alameda County; Henry Levy, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Alameda County; Karen Monroe, Superintendent of School, Alameda County; Kyra Mungia, Boardmember, OUSD Board of Education; Dr. Clifford Thompson, Boardmember, OUSD Board of Education; Bill Withrow, Area 1 Trustee, Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees; Lina Handy, Area 6 Trustee, Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees; Dyana Delfin Polk, Area 1 Trustee, Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees; Jesse Arreguin, Mayor, City of Berkeley; Ben Bartlett, Councilmember, City of Berkeley; Terry Taplin, Councilmember, City of Berkeley; Malia Vella, Vice Mayor, City of Alameda; Courtney Welch, Councilmember, City of Emeryville; Bill Patterson, Ward 6, East Bay Municipal Utility District; Dee Rosario, Ward 2; East Bay Regional Parks District; Bishop Bob Jackson, Acts Full Gospel Church; Sandré Swanson, Fmr. Assemblymember; Alameda County Democratic Party; Building & Construction Trades Council of Alameda County; SEIU 1021; ACFFA Local 55; Our Revolution East Bay; SMART Local 104; EBYD; LYDEB; Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club; John George Democratic Club; Abel Guillen (RET), Former Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Alze Roberts MSW, Community Leader, City of Oakland; Amber Childress, Former Trustee, Alameda County Board of Education; Bill Riley (RET), Former Trustee, Peralta Colleges Board of Trustees; Bishop Bob Jackson, Pastor, Acts Full Gospel Church; Carole Ward Allen (RET), Director, BART Board of Directors; Chris Dobbins (RET), Former Boardmember, District 6, OUSD Board of Education; Cynthia Adams, Vice President Oakland NAACP; Danny Wan (RET), Former Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Dee Rosario, Ward 2, East Bay Regional Parks District; Desley Brooks (RET), Former Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Elihu Harris (RET), Former Mayor, City of Oakland; George Holland, President, Oakland NAACP; James Moore, Community Leader, City of Oakland; Jim Oddie (RET), Former Councilmember, Alameda City Council; John Beam, Head Football Coach, Laney College; John Jones, Activist, City of Oakland; Jose Darado, Community Leader, City of Oakland; Jumoke Hinton Hodge (RET), Former Boardmember, District 3, OUSD Board of Education; Moses Mayne (RET), Former Councilmember, Oakland City Council; Mya Whitaker, Community Leader, City of Oakland; Sandre Swanson (RET), Former Assemblymember; Tarrel Gamble, Community Leader, City of Oakland; Toni Cook (RET), Boardmember, OUSD Board of Education
Sources
2 Kevin Jenkins Official Website
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