The Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council (MPNC) board election is coming up on March 12, 2025, and we invite you to get involved and to make a difference in our community.

Agenda

• 6:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions

• ⁠6:35 PM – Special Guest, Oakland Mayoral Candidate Loren Taylor 

• ⁠6:50 PM - Board elections

• ⁠7:00 PM – Perspectives from Oakland District 6 & City Hall with Interim Mayor and D6 Council Member Kevin Jenkins or Linda Handy

• 7:15 PM – University Updates Nikki Lowy, Northeastern University 

• 7:30 PM – Crime Statistics Update with Ofc. Sumpter, 28X Crime Stats in 2025

• 7:40 PM – Spring Planting Guide with neighbor Tom Vandermark

• 7:50 PM – Q&A

What you can expect

• Loren Taylor: A short introduction to his candidacy and time for a brief Q&A

• Board elections: You will be voting for the following roles: Chair, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, and Member at Large #1. Below are the nominees. You will be able to vote or abstain:

• Nominated for Chair: Jose Dorado

• Nominated for Membership Secretary: Toni Bird

• Nominated for Treasurer: Donald Dalke

• Nominated for Member at Large #1: Shilpa Duvoor

• Nikki Lowy: Latest from Northeastern University

• Ofc Sumpter: Crime updates in 28x

• Spring Planting Guide: Neighbor Tom Vandermark will give some tips and tricks for starting the planting season right.