Temescal Neighbors is the official Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) for Police Beat 12X, Area 2, (a.k.a. Temescal).   We are a volunteer organization working closely with City of Oakland officials and departments on projects to make the Temescal Neighborhood a safer and better place to live and work. Such projects include crime prevention, wildfire safety, emergency preparedness and response, beautification, and other projects that promote community betterment.

For information about NCPCs, visit: Oakland Neighborhood Services. 


How Temescal Neighbors is Different

As a formal entity of Oakland Neighborhood division and its community policing strategy, there’s a pretty standard format for NCPC meetings. They re bi-monthly opportunities to meet with the police and talk about issues in the hood. With our brand new NCPC we’ve expanded beyond that format. In addition to our “public meetings”, we are engaging together in a neighborhood democracy experiment. We’ve been trying to organize these on alternating months.

Public Meetings

Public Meetings follow a bi-monthly schedule (1st Tuesday of EVEN months at 6-7:30pm) and have a meeting format similar to that of other Neighborhood Councils in Oakland. These meetings are an opportunity to connect with neighbors, learn about neighborhood projects and discuss local issues. We’re trying to organize a presentation about topics of interest (send in suggestions please). A Community Resource Officer from Oakland Police Department will come to these meetings at 7pm.

Neighborhood Democracy Project

Temescal Neighbors is exploring democratic innovations to deepen engagement and community belonging. This has included the Neighborhood survey and dialogue. These generated the our neighborhood Values and our first set of Neighborhood Interest Groups (below). As we develop these projects we will have more surveys, dialogues, and other democratic tools in the future. Learn more here, www.temescalneighbors.org/democracy

We’re organizing groups around these topics. Sign-up here to tell us what you’re interested in: bit.ly/temescal2024

Temescal Neighbors Steering Committee

Chris Kirby

Chair

Chris is a branding and design expert with over 20 years of experience, emphasizing leadership and management. He has served as the Neighborhood Watch Block Captain in Temescal and is active in community services. Chris aims to enhance community pride and involvement, drawing on his long-standing residency and active participation in Temescal to foster a cohesive and vibrant neighborhood.

Alex Teran

Treasurer

With an engineering background and extensive budget management experience, Alex is the Treasurer candidate. New to Temescal but a decade-long Oakland resident, he's committed to meticulous financial oversight and community engagement. His skills in detail-oriented financial management and collaborative teamwork make him a valuable asset to the council.

Duncan Autrey

Community Representative
(Crime Prevention)

Duncan, a seasoned Conflict Transformation Facilitator, advocates for nuanced conversations on crime prevention in Temescal. With extensive experience in democratic engagement, he aims to implement innovative approaches for inclusive community dialogue. Duncan's dedication to addressing the complex roots of crime and promoting democratic processes reflects his deep commitment to enhancing community well-being.

Dale Kirby

Community Representative
(Emergency Preparedness)

Duke's extensive experience in emergency preparedness, from serving with Community United Against Violence to volunteering for disaster response, makes him an ideal candidate for this role. A long-term Temescal resident, he is dedicated to enhancing neighborhood safety and resilience. Duke's practical skills in emergency response and community safety initiatives are key to his contribution to the NCPC.

Hunter Pyle

Community - Business Liaison

Neighborhood Leadership Positions

Chairperson

The Chairperson will preside over all TNCPC meetings by creating the agenda and posting to the public, monitoring the time during meetings, adhering to TNCPC Bylaws and providing an equal opportunity for all participants to speak. The Chairperson may delegate areas of responsibility to the other Steering Committee members as needed.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall monitor, collect and keep records of all funds for TNCPC including City of Oakland NCPC funds and donations on behalf of TNCPC. The Treasurer will maintain the bank account associated with the TNCPC.

Secretary

The Secretary shall record the minutes of all TNCPC meetings, record all votes taken and track and record attendees for both open and closed session Steering Committee meetings.

Community Representative Positions

Crime Prevention 

Emergency Preparedness

Business Outreach