My Word: Oakland must drop excuses and create a game plan
By Courtney Ruby
Guest Commentary
VOTERS SENT a clear message on Nov. 2 -- the time for excuses is over; it’s time to get the job done.
At least a few people in Washington must have gotten the message with the barrage of bills passed those last few weeks during this lame-duck Congress’ last few weeks. Lets hope local and state leaders figure it out just as quickly.
Even if the economy turns around, the next few years are still going to be rocky, especially for local governments.