A native of Oakland, a passionate advocate for the city and its residents, a committed and caring father, a leader in the community, a charming and generous human being, and someone I’m proud to call a friend, James is Oakland through and through.
Oakland’s reputation precedes it, usually not in a good way. When people slam Oakland it’s like talking about my family: I can say that, but you can’t go there! Be O.K. about saying something good about Oakland!!
