The
Jobs and Housing Coalition (JHC) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of top executives of major employers and home-builders in Oakland, California. JHC believes that creating good jobs and quality housing will help to make Oakland a great place to live.
[1] "JHC’s mission is to create and sustain a business friendly public policy environment that promotes quality jobs, retail and housing."
[2] JHC acts as a resource to elected and appointed government officials as well as educate the public on policy and political issues that effect Oakland.
[2]
Core issues
- Reduce crime
- Attract high end retail
- Create high paying jobs
- Build quality homes for residents[3]
Leadership
JHC's Executive Board Members consist of some of Oakland's most important business leaders. "Gregory McConnell is the President and CEO and primary policy advocate for the organization."[4]
Measures
References
- ↑ Oakland Jobs and Housing Coalition,"Home," retrieved March 2, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oakland Jobs and Housing Coalition,"Mission," retrieved March 2, 2011
- ↑ Oakland Jobs and Housing Coalition,"Core Issues," retrieved March 2, 2011
- ↑ Oakland Jobs and Housing Coalition,"Structure," retrieved March 2, 2011
