Letters: Coal terminal developer must deliver on jobs

Coal terminal developer must deliver on jobs

Phil Tagami and his associates proposed the construction of a coal terminal in Oakland, sparking fierce opposition. With the permitting process now underway, local resident Jim Hopkins is urging Tagami to live up to his promise of providing high-paying jobs for community members.

Hopkins' concerns echo those of many who doubt that the promised jobs will materialize. The developer's failure to deliver on this key aspect of his proposal could have far-reaching consequences for Oakland residents.

The Hepatitis B vaccine policy change, discussed by Dr. Gary Peer and others, has sparked debate about medical recommendations. A rational approach to vaccine administration, as proposed by Dr. Peer, suggests that the current policy may not be in line with European countries' standards.

Meanwhile, Gerald Veiluva is calling on Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. Without this crucial support, millions of Americans could face significant premium hikes and potentially lose their health insurance coverage.

Policies implemented by the current administration have raised concerns about healthcare access in both the US and abroad. The planned elimination of USAID and foreign assistance programs threatens to disrupt vital health services for marginalized populations worldwide.

The time has come for accountability from those who claim to serve the public interest. As Tagami moves forward with his proposal, it remains to be seen whether he will uphold his promise of creating jobs in Oakland or leave the community to struggle without meaningful employment opportunities.
 
OMG, like can't we all just agree that people making promises should actually deliver on them? ๐Ÿ™„ This coal terminal thing is getting me SO frustrated - Phil Tagami's all "oh look, I'll create jobs" but what if he's just winging it and doesn't have a clue how to make good on that promise? Like, Oakland residents deserve better than some flaky developer who can't even keep his word ๐Ÿ’ธ
 
idk why ppl think its so easy 2 get a job in construction lol the permits are always a mess & u gotta navigate all these red tape things ๐Ÿคฏ but seriously tho, phil tagami needs 2 keep his word on jobs it's not just about the benjamins, its about the community too. if he can't deliver, i dunno who will ๐Ÿ’” oakland needs those high-paying gigs more than ever ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
This whole thing got me thinking about how promises are made and kept in our society ๐Ÿค”. It's like, we all make grand promises, but when it comes down to it, do we really deliver? I mean, Tagami's proposal is a perfect example of this. He promised jobs, and now the ball is in his court โฐ. What if he doesn't follow through on that promise? Does that reflect poorly on him as a person or just a developer? And what about the community that's counting on him to deliver? It's like, we all need to be held accountable for our words and actions ๐Ÿค. If we can't trust each other, how can we expect anything good to come out of this situation?
 
๐Ÿ˜’ I'm still waiting to see how this coal terminal development pans out. Like, where are the real job numbers? We all know Tagami's team is gonna promise a bunch of 'em but what if they don't deliver? That'd be a huge disappointment for the community. Oakland residents deserve better than just empty promises ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's time to hold devs and politicians accountable for keeping their word ๐Ÿ’ฏ.
 
I'm not sure if Tagami's plan is just a bunch of empty promises ๐Ÿค”. I mean, we've seen this before with big development projects and politicians making grand claims about job creation... only for it to fizz out and leave communities high and dry ๐Ÿ’ธ. The fact that the permitting process has started already feels kinda too soon, you know? It's like he's trying to rush through this without really thinking it through ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ. What if the jobs aren't as good or plentiful as promised? Or what if they even create more problems for the community in the long run? I guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out... but I'm keeping a close eye on this one ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.
 
I'm thinking, if a coal terminal dev actually creates good paying jobs for the local people, then that's awesome ๐Ÿคฉ! But what really gets me is when politicians make promises and then, like, not deliver on them. It's so frustrating ๐Ÿ™„. We need to hold these guys accountable and make sure they're living up to their commitments. I mean, it's not rocket science, but sometimes it feels like it ๐Ÿ’ก. If Tagami can't keep his word, that's gonna be a big problem for the community. They deserve better than just empty promises ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.
 
I'm all for a strong local economy, but let's not put all our eggs in one basket here ๐Ÿค”. A coal terminal sounds like a huge risk to the environment and Oakland's future. If Tagami really wants to deliver on those high-paying jobs, he should consider more sustainable options that won't harm the planet ๐ŸŒŽ.

And can we talk about healthcare for a sec? Those premium tax credits are crucial for so many people, especially low-income families. It's not just about extending them โ€“ we need a long-term solution to ensure everyone has access to quality health care ๐Ÿฅ.

I'm all for holding public servants accountable, but let's also give them the support they need to make things happen ๐Ÿ’ช. Maybe instead of demonizing the administration, we can have an open conversation about what works and what doesn't? ๐Ÿ’ฌ
 
idk how ppl can just get so frustrated w/ developers who r supposed 2 create jobs & stuff ๐Ÿค” ugh, i feel 4 jim hopkins & all da others who r worried bout gettin those promised jobs. its like, if tagami cant deliver, wut's da point? ๐Ÿค‘ u should def see the state of healthcare rn... ppl r dyin 4 affordable insuranc& its getting crazy ๐Ÿ˜ฉ
 
๐Ÿค” I feel bad for Jim Hopkins and the whole Oakland community ๐Ÿค•. I mean, they're already dealing with so much stress and uncertainty about their future, and then this coal terminal thing comes along... it's like, one more thing to worry about ๐Ÿ’ธ. But at the same time, I get it - jobs are a big deal, especially when it's supposed to be high-paying ones that'll help people support themselves and their families ๐Ÿ . The thing is, though, we need to keep an eye on this guy Phil Tagami and make sure he follows through on his promises ๐Ÿ’ฏ. We can't just sit back and wait for things to happen - we gotta be the ones pushing him to deliver ๐Ÿ“ˆ.
 
I'm low-key worried about this coal terminal thing in Oakland... like, what if Phil Tagami can't deliver on those promised high-paying jobs? It's a big deal for the community, and I don't wanna see people struggling without decent work. And it's not just that - it's also the environmental impact and stuff ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’”. Can we trust him to do it right? I hope he keeps his promise, but if he doesn't... ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
omg I'm getting so frustrated with this coal terminal thingy... like what's going on with our leaders? Tagami says one thing but can we trust him? His promises are not good enough for me, we need jobs that pay a living wage, you know? and it's not just about the community, think about all those people who rely on those low-paying jobs. I'm hoping he'll step up his game and deliver on that job promise. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ
 
๐Ÿค” I'm really worried about this coal terminal thing in Oakland ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ’จ. Like, how can we trust that Tagami's gonna deliver on those high-paying jobs? ๐Ÿค‘๐Ÿ’ธ I mean, what if he just talks trash and doesn't actually build anything? ๐Ÿ˜’ That would be so unfair to the community! ๐Ÿค• And what about all the other issues with healthcare and foreign aid? ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’Š It feels like no one's looking out for the little guys. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ’” Can we please get some real accountability from our leaders? ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
I'm getting a bad vibe from this coal terminal project in Oakland ๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐Ÿ’”. It's like they're just going through the motions and not really thinking about the people who'll be affected by it. Tagami's all talk and no action, you know? If he's gonna promise jobs that never materialize, what's the point of even having a plan? It's gotta be tough for Jim Hopkins to keep pushing for something that feels so uncertain ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ผ. We need people in power who actually care about the community they're supposed to serve, not just lining their pockets ๐Ÿ’ธ.
 
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