Kenny is a Navy Veteran from South Central Los Angeles, he came to Oakland and was on active duty stationed at NAS ALAMEDA and Served aboard the USS ENTERPRISE CVN 65, he Deployed to the Indian Ocean protecting US interests in 1984 He was the Starting Tailback for the NAS ALAMEDA HELLCATS CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM in 1983 & 1985 he has lived in District 6 for 4 years... licensed as a California Real Estate Broker he and is the CEO of Session Real Estate, Inc for 27 years, president of Session Land Development, LLC & Partner in Session Kustom Kreationz, LLC and he is a partner in a new startup Westcoast Blanks, LLC with his daughter. Public Service work in the community- President of ASSOCIATED REAL PROPERTY BROKERS (ARPB) 1999 President of California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB)2005-2006 he currently serves on the Board of Directors of The California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB) he Executive Produced & Hosted his popular TV SHOW "THE IN SESSION REAL ESTATE TV SHOW as seen on local SOULBEAT INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TELEVISION" 1997-2003 he moved his TV SHOW to KOFY TV CHANNEL 20 in 2015-2016. Soulbeat Man of the year 2002 Currently an Active Member of ACTS FULL GOSPEL COGIC Currently serving on the Intercessory Prayer Ministry @ ACTS Retired Member of The East Bay Dragons MC 2010- 2022 Single Father of 3, and grandfather to 3 grandsons. Most heroic feet, SWAM FROM ALCATRAZ ISLAND TO SAN FRANCISCO AQUATIC PARK IN 2015 & 2016 un-assisted in 2016. Kenneth Session, Broker/ CEO

As a resident of District Six for decades I am very familiar with every nook and cranny of our district, even the shifting boundaries.  I am cognizant of the lack of a sustainable economy in our village, lack of attention paid to this area for the last ten years by the City Council, lack of vigorous community planning by city staff.

I am also aware of the tremendous diversity, talent, and energy amongst the residents.

By its Charter, the Oakland City Council members have two portfolios only.  One is to pass legislation (ordinances) to create and maintain a safe and secure environment “being vested with all powers of legislation in municipal affairs adequate to provide a complete system of local government consistent with the Constitution of the State of California. “

The second is budgetary: “The Council shall fix the compensation of all City employees, officers and officials except as otherwise provided by this Charter.

The Council shall have no administrative powers.” {Section 209}

As the Chair of NPC 29X and years of activism on many issues, I do know the policies, historical and current, of the City.  I also am familiar with budgets and (under)staffing throughout the departments.
As a professional tax preparer, I am thoroughly versed in accounting methods and principles, finance mechanisms, tax policies at city, state and federal levels as well as theories of what makes a sustainable and vibrant local economy.   Thus I feel I have the appropriate background to legislate and budget on your behalf.  More importantly, however, is my track record of community service and working with many of your neighbors to resolve and mitigate neighborhood challenges such as creek pollution, animal issues, street maintenance and fire prevention.  I am well known for my rants and suggestions about “gift shops” selling drugs, ideas on development of our public land jewel, lack of comprehensive planning department to department, and the overall malaise that seems to have enveloped us.

 

I am not a rookie to Oakland politics. I understand how the City operates and what needs to be done to make Oakland once again a viable city. I am willing and able to bring change and lead without interfering! Many have stopped voting because they don’t see positive results. I am asking for your vote to bring Oakland back to its residents so positive things can happen!
I run to educate; I run to involve residents in their government; I run to make you part of the team.  Join me to exercise the gift of franchise and your contribution to the future!
For more information about my stances on the myriad of issues facing Oakland, go to my webpage nancysidebotham.com.   Click on “     “.
For my daily observations about happenings in the community, topics or interest and things you should know, click on nancysidebotham,com/blurbs.

I value intentional, continuous growth and learning. That is why my endorsers can tell you that in working with me, they have learned about city and county government and working as a team to achieve their goal or solution or issue. More importantly, they have become empowered to “pass it on”, the way we build an informed, active community..
I’ve helped people during stressful and dangerous situations. I have the experience and am unafraid to make tough decisions. I won’t saddle you with bad garbage contracts, give away public lands, ignore infrastructure needs, or push out residents who helped make Oakland great. I won’t publicly say one thing and vote another. I will work for all of us. Join me.

I am also known for not soliciting donations nor organizational endorsements as I believe our election system has been compromised by fund raising and a candidate’s time /ability to get things done is thwarted by lobbying for endorsements that infer future obligation to that group, no matter the validity of the

We welcome you to this wonderful place, full of history and potential.  I encourage you to exercise your voting privilege and become involved in creating the community we envision.  We are blessed with many things, but we can be better.

I am counting on you.

Kevin was born and raised in East Oakland, California as the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees. He graduated from Oakland High School and attended Laney College and College of Alameda (part of the Peralta Community College District where Kevin now serves) to help shape his career path and enter public service.  Kevin then transferred to San Francisco State University where he earned a B.A. in Urban Studies and Planning. 

 

After graduating from San Francisco State, Kevin worked for Supervisor Keith Carson at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, where he focused on land use and planning, energy, technology, and youth-enhanced program development. While working full-time and raising his son, Elijah, Kevin attended California State University, East Bay, earning a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

 

In November 2020, Kevin was elected to represent Area 2 for the Peralta Community College District, which includes all of East Oakland. Since joining the Peralta Board of Trustees, Kevin has advocated for funding towards student housing, worked closely with his colleagues to ensure that workers are represented and has helped students, staff and faculty navigate through the global pandemic.

 

 

During his tenure with Peralta, Kevin orchestrated cross sector partnerships with Peralta Community College and Oakland community-based organizations to enhance educational opportunities. Kevin is  working with the Board of Trustees to ensure we enhance public safety on campus so that students and faculty feel safe. Kevin believes very deeply in community representation and his role as a Peralta trustee has shaped him to become a community leader for our families and residents.

 

Kevin served as a commissioner for the Alameda County Public Health Commision for over three years. In his role, he worked with the health department to  address  emerging health needs and reduce homelesness. At the start of Covid-19, Kevin worked with the Public Health Department to provide up-to-date information to residents throughout our neighborhoods.

 

 

Currently, Kevin is the Director of Housing for an anti-poverty organization,  working directly with community members to explore creative ways to address the rising rent and build affordable housing. Kevin continues to partner with the non-profits to address illegal dumping and blight in Oakland. He is a proud member of The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 21. Kevin also serves as the President of the California Association of Black School Educators and is leading the expansion for educational opportunities for underrepresented students by enacting policies that will improve student performance while bolstering opportunities for college and career readiness. He is also a proud father to his son Elijah, a second-generation Oaklander who attends local schools.