Why I Love Oakland
By Ryan Robinson
It’s one thing to say that you like your town because you live there; but another to say why. Well, here are my reasons why I like Oakland and I hope you do to.
1. Great School System
The teachers are great and very nice. They are very good teachers and actually care about their students. They have great events for the kids. Field trips that bond students, Science Fair projects to enrich the mind and have some fun, and so much more!
2. Great Mayor and Council
Our current Mayor, Szabo, is very nice. Even if you are a Republican or Democrat, the decisions made in Oakland are fair, and the mayor always listens to you no matter what your party.
3. The shopping
I do not take major interest in shopping since I am a guy, but HEY! I love to see new business opportunities in town and have some friendly competition. Like the Walgreens going up!
The list could go on and on, but I think this last point is the most important.
4. The Community
Since Oakland began as a town, we have always been a nice, caring community. We still are today in the hustling, bustling world we know. We help each other snowplow our neighbor’s driveway if they are older; we pick up our neighbors’ garbage cans when the wind blows. When our neighbor’s basement floods, we help and bring over some towels. Those are just some things my family does on our BLOCK!
So, the next time you walk or ride the streets of Oakland, think of how great this community is, and especially for this Memorial Day, how great this whole country is!