Can Oakland Come Back? | Ken Houston

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[@williammorris1763]

@@California.Insider This isn't new. Lots of people had this idea. The likelihood of the gov stopping you and chasing you out is too high for most to risk the effort, especially when no one stands behind you on anything.

[@John-du2mq]

This proves that most of the other programs that got money to "solve homelessness" are corrupt. This man is doing amazing things.

[@Elo-Ken]

KEN- HOUSTON for PRESIDENT...

[@brysoncherry9884]

Homeless people are there to keep you going to work. This is a problem they don't want to solve because it keeps people selling their time nameless In a warehouse. Thats how they raised the retirement age up another 2 years and Noone noticed or cared.

[@griseldaguerrero7199]

Gavin Newsom got over 20 billion from us the tax payers and hasn't solved homelessness 😤🤬

[@hollowdonte]

@@John-du2mq all I'm going to say is I've lived in this city my entire life I've never seen this man or his crew doing any cleanup whatsoever. I've never even heard of these guys until today and I'm in some of the worst parts of the city regularly and the streets are still as dirty as they were 9 months ago

[@bizzybee6301]

@@hollowdonte - I would love feedback once you've had a chance to seek him & this program out.

[@isabellegarcia9205]

Wow what a great plan, helping the community and the homeless get jobs , yay Oakland 😊

[@jeanellematthews5177]

What did he do with 3 billion dollars that the tax payers paid into the homeless tax? He lost it, he does one thing he's supposed to and gets praised? He's a snake, liar and theif just like aunty nasty Pelosi.

[@kevinm3751]

I am choked up right now! What a fantastic story and lets hope that Ken's mission is infectious!

[@chaya973]

This is actually a great idea. I love it.

[@cynthia587]

Responsibility! Respect to this man 👍

[@Stinkwolff83]

I love this man!! He’s doing things I’ve been thinking about but don’t have the courage, resources, or voice to do, and I’m so impressed and grateful for everything he’s doing!!! I hope he keeps it up!!! ❤❤❤

[@myravictoria8784]

This should be a model to other cities to not only clean the city but also solve homelessness and unemployment by giving jobs to people who lives on the streets and use their income to become better in life.

[@re9107]

Finally, an uplifting story in messy CA ❤️❤️

[@GeelsBreakingDays]

Showing how it can be done, on many levels. Shining light on how things work from top to bottom in your community, and how community members can find their avenue to make an impact.

[@bn7441]

this man is compassionate and kind. we need more like him to change the world.

[@rollingwithisrael3292]

Let's get this program for other cities in California like sacramento and down in la

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Now the only thing left to do is to get rid of Newsome!

[@Fishingjunkie-y8v]

And all of the corrupt liberal democrats in power that aren't doing anything accept pleasing their cool kids club.

[@jeanellematthews5177]

Here here

[@policedog4030]

Newsome funded Ken Houston's program though, it may not have happened without him. But I could see Mr. Houston as a potential Governor if Newsome is tapped for Kamala's job.

[@griseldaguerrero7199]

And get FJB out of office and bring Trump

[@GLORYWIELDERS]

Running a government is a lot different than running a 501c3. This would have happened with or without Newsome, because people are tired of all the problems which Newsome has created, of which this is one. God forbid but that man should ever get near the White House in any way shape or form! It's entire family history and his entire political history is just littered with corruption, self propagation, and self-indulgence... We need leadership, and I don't know that this man is equipped for that yet. Maybe in the future, but there's a lot to know and learn before you get there... This is no time for a novice, California is going under because of what Newsome has done. 🙄

[@chouette73]

“Meet them where they are”. Wow, that’s a great way to show he has trust in people. Thanks for the video.

[@francesangel7266]

Ken Houston the job that you are doing "Beautification of Oakland, CA and giving Hope to the Homeless Community" is Simply and Truly Amazing! May The Lord Takes Care and Protect You along with All of Your Family Today and Always🙏💐🌹

[@titansmgr]

Yes! What a vision and I'm praying for your cause and lives you touch. Hire them to work and clean up the city, give a sense of purpose to those who are willing! This is awesome.

[@angeliquejuarez5794]

Yes! Absolutely beautiful! Great work

[@re9107]

🥹🥹🥹🥹 praying for you guys!!!

[@Bunta559]

I mean I payed a bum a few bucks when they would randomly start cleaning up outside my work place to thank them, but nothing close to this. This man is doing god's work with his level of patience, compassion and expertise. This is the type of practical solutions that California so desperately needs.

[@SheriffofYouTube]

bless Ken Houston

[@jennifernickelson5002]

Such a rewarding interview to hear thevimpact Ken hascmade in the Oakland community m he has touched so many lives i am so proud of his valuable mission, Oakland needs more people like him, thank u for this uplifting experience 🎉😊

[@connieso199]

The power of judgment,he made a huge difference by experience and treating everyone with respect,dignity and integrity..

[@glorialovesChrist]

So excited! Great idea. Los Angeles and San Diego should do this next ! Like Homeboy Industries gives jobs to people who were in jail.

[@nejo4664]

This man is doing more better than the Mayor of Oakland. He is helping to solve the homeless issue. Imagine if every Mayor in every city scale this into a bigger scale, it would help solve the homeless issue.

[@successfulMillennial]

More better??😅😅😅😅

[@leogamer9793]

He actually tried to run for mayor back in 2018

[@federicolopez-casildojr1451]

Finally a sensible idea, I am glad they are helping the community.

[@LASVEGASHANGOVER]

This is the best thing that I have seen in a while. Don’t give people money, make them work for it and they will appreciate it. These politicians need to talk to this man to help fix homelessness. Responsibility is the solution. I hope Gavin Newsom sees this.

[@successfulMillennial]

Bring this to Los Angeles..... love this❤

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

Not all angels have wings 🙂 Be patient! Help is on the way in God speed🙂

[@geedee2420]

While I was assigned to the jail I drafted a work plan to give inmates who wouldn't be allowed to work off-site the ability to do small scale farming within the jails fenced perimeter. I also included a plan to send work crews out into the community under the supervision of a Deputy Sheriff to work on public works projects. I was informed by my Superiors that there was no money in the budget for such programs. Shortly thereafter I found myself taking some female kitchen workers (inmate workers) into a storage unit and packing out tens of thousands of dollars worth of unused law enforcement equipment that was being donated to Mexican Police departments because it was "out dated" ... IT HAD NEVER BEEN USED!

[@bettypatrick583]

I understand why he praises Gavin (don't bite the hand that feeds you) but Gavin shutting down businesses & progressive policies caused much of this. This man promotes hard work, responsibility & deregulation practices to achieve results.He appears to be working the system in a positive way. Ken and those like him deserve the credit, not Gavin. Gavin throws our tax $ at everything. This time it appears he threw it in the right direction.

[@olguiq1013]

Watching this today from South Florida... Thank you. Ken Houston, we need more humans like this. Interested in partnering up.

[@California.Insider]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@A6ugslife]

This guy is doing the Mayor’s job by battling homelessness the effective way!

[@SomerainTsalagi]

They said whatever happens in California, ends up happening everywhere else, let's hope this one goes viral ❤

[@paulwatson1507]

One of your best interviews ! Really enjoyed it.

[@sisterofthunder1058]

Ken Houston for Governor!! His passion is infectious 😊

[@davetruong7775]

Wow this is working I can't believe it they or working and cleaning the street my kid go school in Oakland good job give them hope is not end of tunnel

[@micoquiroz]

I’m intrigued. I’d like to see a 40hr pay stub.

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

Be my guest 🙂 he might give you more than 40 hours straight to a night club WITH ... your pay stub 😅 good luck 👍

[@policedog4030]

I think they are treated as independent contractors - Ken mentions it briefly but I may have misunderstood.

[@geedee2420]

Always vote in your local elections... Never let "Others" choose your Sheriff, Prosecutor, Judges, County Supervisors, Town Council Members, Mayor, Planning/Land Use Commission Members, Water Board Members, School Board members, and other local Officials for you. Collaborate with your family, friends, and neighbors and vote as a block in order to put good freedom loving American Patriots into your local government. Many local races are decided by just a handful of votes so make sure that your vote is counted among them. We have got rebuild our local governments from the very lowest levels first and then and only then can we start working our way up from there. Don't give up like so many others have... Stand in the gap for your children, grandchildren, and those future generations who will follow.

[@sharono.1811]

It would be awesome if his program would be deployed to all the cities in California where homelessness is prevalent. Meet people where they are with compassion and work opportunity.

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

I agree with you 💯 but no worries .. in God's speed his help is on the way and trust me .. he'll get there in no time Just pray!

[@AMAngel]

Awesome! So inspiring. Good job 👏

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[@dogmom4965]

wow! this is amazing! he inspires me✨

[@dailyorangepill3338]

"If you don't work you don't eat."

[@brysoncherry9884]

Funny you probably did for 18 years. Parrot phraseology from an ape without a single original thought

[@allthingsblue6990]

I live in Oakland and work in this community in this sector. Some of his ideas are nice and I like to see the clean ups. That said- the beautification council needs to also work with other orgs like HEPAC, Love and Justice in the Streets, community ready corps, Wood Street and others. This “only us” narrative is damaging.

[@MrTodayisgrey]

Truly inspiring!! This man has done great things for a place that needs love right now

[@meggrotte4760]

I don't think it's propaganda but he's talking about something that's pretty important, which is accountability and responsibility. If a homeless program doesn't have this, it can't thrive

[@geedee2420]

BE ADVISED: California business owners and their employees are legally allowed to possess a loaded and concealed firearm while working on company property without any kind of permit being required as per California Penal Code Sections 25605(a) and 26035... These laws also cover your home as well as other privately owned properties.

[@geedee2420]

@fladave99 ... If your employer fails to protect you from criminal acts then get a lawyer and file a lawsuit against them.

[@ahmadjaji2715]

this guys an angel

[@policedog4030]

Your best guest yet! (and that's saying a lot).

[@fixURattitude]

How is this not viral?

[@rbfarrell1]

Yup, Make them part of the solution and they will improve.

[@willsomething5305]

He sounds like Terrence Howard So easy to listen to him

[@sungarden4789]

This is the real deal kind of Love in action ~ There is Hope.

[@SomerainTsalagi]

Can this guy just be mayor of California ❤

[@MACQJR]

I think you mean Governor. Yes , agreed.

[@cocozozo2021]

Damn, I'll vote for this guy!!!

[@Eastbayfitteds_]

OAKLAND 🐘🐘🐘

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

If CA elects a Republican governor Oakland will definitely turn around!

[@rhondamcknight2596]

​@Valhalla_Heathen Arnold didn't do anything. Jerry Brown was the best Governor. Republicans don't help homeless. Gov Ronald Reagans policies put mentally ill on the streets. Never did nothing.

[@thegroovypatriot]

Thank you!

[@Kevtf]

This guy the real life Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Minds

[@Elo-Ken]

Ken- houston for PRESIDENT..

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

If he decides to run as California’s next governor I’d vote for him! 🇺🇸

[@Elo-Ken]

@@Valhalla_Heathen for all, united 2 states

[@antoniorios3910]

@@Valhalla_Heathen Also Sherrif Bianco. Another good choice for Governor.

[@MichaelSmith-em7pv]

Long overdue get the program amplified and get the homeless back to work.

[@kathymaske8997]

Think there's going to be a movie/documentary about this man and his mission.

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

I agreed 👍 Thanks for the positive thoughts and God Bless

[@74cacao]

Finally!

[@smokeymoe842]

That's using your brain and having compassion.

[@YUNGFARANG]

Good shit

[@lizill6223]

What a beautiful soul

[@cashcashhsac]

He should be Oakland Mayor

[@adiees768]

This is a beautiful story

[@jiggilowjow]

i wanna work for this!!

[@SusanEpp-q7c]

Could you expand to Honolulu?

[@revenant6910]

Finally someone who really cares for Oakland

[@ravensflock2853]

Amazing! Now come to LA and do the same.

[@athena9042]

This guy is not only handsome but he’s a good dude ❤

[@rogeralvarado6060]

Good job, all the way around.

[@richieacland8739]

Sounds kind of similar to the DOE Fund out of NYC that's been in operation for the past 20 + yrs

[@ed0078]

Hmmm, seems right. Let’s see where this goes. IMO, and this might be overboard, the payment should be tax exempt.

[@policedog4030]

like the law enforcement wages income if they retire on disability...because those people Ken is hiring probably could qualify after such hard lives with no breaks.

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

Siyamak, FYI I’ve been subscribed to both your channels with full notifications on. I have not been receiving notifications!!! So I just turned them off and back on. Has anyone else experienced this?

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[@Dogatemyhomework927]

@@California.Insider done!

[@Adrian-qo7zv]

This is the most simplest solution ever I can't believe our gov can't do more for the homeless

[@thangd7124]

The people are observant.. Corporate press?? #GodWins #TheGreatAwakening

[@jayplaz04brown34]

This man got more common sense than most political leaders in Washington and in their state in most states common Sense would change a lot of things in this country but most political leaders don't have it now are they concerned about power structure they pocketbook and prestige people need to vote for people like this really care about the city but the ones that got in there nowI don't care nothing about Oakland and no other city it's all about themselves😊

[@sleepyeyes816]

Why wouldn't you want to keep your city clean and be proud of where you come from.

[@successfulMillennial]

I vote him for governor of California

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

Yes INDEED💪👍 The hell widda Mayor 🤨 KEN HOUSTON for GOVERNOR

[@calidreams5379]

He’s DOING what our government and the non profits should have been doing with all the billions in tax money they spent. He didn’t have billions to help these people. Why fund non profits that do not actually perform in ending homelessness? Spending $600K plus per unit to build “affordable housing” for homeless is their “solution” 🙄? As if housing a few hundred homeless people in expensive apartments that even middle class families would have a difficult time purchasing will actually solve the problem. How long before they can make even a dent in building more of these $600K plus “affordable” housing units to make a real difference? Do they just not have common sense or is it corruption?

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

Well said😊God Bless your heart👍

[@allthingsblue6990]

This is literally how Oakland is spending g it’s non profit tax dollars 🤣

[@cs19575]

Ken Houston speaks very well, does that mean he's just a hustler? Who knows, but If he can change Northern CA, I will return but am still skeptical.♥

[@kellypawspa]

In a way, this is kinda sad, because they HAVE to hire the people stuck there on the street.. Evrybody else is too darn scared to go into Oakland. I stopped there once for gas 30 years ago and the man working at the station seemed really concernerd for our lives. Told us to get out of there as fast as we could and never look back. 😮

[@DRGUANE]

Isn’t this the idea behind “fast food” industry??? Look what happened. I do appreciate the hard work and yes employ community members that live in the same community.

[@anthonygermano9363]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffpratto9988]

Nice man performing a nice deed, but he is blinded as he praises the very people who have escalated and perpetuated the problem.

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

I disagree 🙂❤️ just let him do his thang and all we do is pray. If he was that blind he would've been given up a long time ago .. but he's still going and there is NO ending

[@DKLGalactus5]

I like it, people actually willing to work, unlike oakland employees driving around in ninety thousand dollar trucks.

[@godstomper]

Ya I mean the question should be what is keeping Oakland from being saved?

[@rickhartman2106]

This guy won't be around for long !🇺🇲

[@rollingwithisrael3292]

He should be because these California politicians aren't doing shit about these problems

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

You think?? He ain't going nowhere though😉

[@cho9171]

This is a great start but we all really know what the major problem is beside the homeless. All this ain't going to do much help when crime is still rampant and criminals doing pretty much as they please while businesses and people packing up and leaving. Ffs, one store owner of a break in is being slapped with a victim tax recently. You can't make this up!

[@stinkleaf]

Now run for Mayor.

[@jaitran5772]

🥀❤🥀❤🥀❤

[@tinayeo1962]

Not completely convinced yet..

[@OldsmobileCutlassSupremeConver]

Work detail on a prison crew would be better. Oakland is a wreck.

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

But if we put our hearts together we can change and turn our city of Oakland into a beautiful city on the planet. With your little help we can always make this whole planet we called HOME a better place for all generations to come.

[@griseldaguerrero7199]

He should be out next governor 🙏

[@707imperial]

WOW...I HAVE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL AGAIN... youtube is such a damn joke...

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[@Ay-B]

What does "justice impacted" mean?

[@baybeenoneofyo_bidnizzf]

Google it 🫡😉

[@pinkydmd]

@@Ay-B people with lots of warrants, court fees that cannot otherwise get a traditional job.

[@Addease]

Most things can come back with solid intentions not false initiatives with corrupt politics

[@bearmerica6668]

It shouldn't have gone this far yet you people seem shocked. You'll never learn.

[@Banban_tv]

Gavin Newsom is the problem