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    Mayor ron Dellums: "not a day goes by as Mayor that I dont feel a sense of pride and honor" "the cent ral focus of this administration is community," he says. "We have engaged young people in the political process, many for the fi rst time"

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    Mayor ron Dellums: "not a day goes by as Mayor that I dont feel a sense of pride and honor" "the cent ral focus of this administration is community," he says. "We have engaged young people in the political process, many for the fi rst time"

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    F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E ASE Contact: M arisol Lopez

    A ugust 4, 2010 510.499.9276

    Statement from M ayor Ron Dellums


    re: Decision Not to Seek a Second Term in O ffice

    F ive years ago, my wife and I accepted the call to service based on our love of O akland, our home,
    and our lifelong commitment to public service. I have dedicated 35 incredible years ²most of my
    adult life²to my community. I have been a political activist, community organizer, social wor ker,
    city councilmember, legislator, and now an executLYH1RZLW¶VWLPHWRSDVVWKHEDWRQWRWKHQH[W
    generation of leadership.

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    for my constituents in O akland. We came here to lay the foundation for O akland going forward,
    and we have done what people have asked us to do: to revitalize democracy by engaging a broad
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    we have appointed O aklanders to boards and commissions who represent every facet of this
    community. We engaged young people in the political process, many for the first time. W e brought
    stakeholders to the table because when people feel equal involvement and participation, the results
    are always better.

    W e have pursued our wor k within the context of a problem-solving strategy, an approach based on
    building collaborative relationships across community, including philanthropic partners, non-profit
    partners, government partners and members of this extraordinarily diverse and talented
    community.

    T he role of City government has changed. In this era of limited resources, modern municipalities
    must take a collaborative approach to achieve results. T he federal, state and local governments
    have recognized the power of this collaborative model and have participated with us in
    implementing our initiatives.

    A lthough I have decided not to seek re-election, this is not about Ron Dellums. T he central focus of
    this administration is community. A t I reach the end of this term, I am proud to see an O akland
    that is more engaged, more enlightened and more empowered to continue the important wor k that
    lies ahead.

    I have been profoundly moved by the extraordinary opportunity to serve as M ayor of O akland. It
    has been a deep honor and privilege. T his is my home, and I will continue to offer my services to
    this great city in any way that I can in the coming years.

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