The Oakland City Council appears to have made a smart decision this week in unanimously approving Mayor Jean Quan’s choice for city administrator — San Jose Deputy City Manager Deanna Santana. An Oaklander at heart, Santana has an impressive resume, with a strong background in public safety issues and the regulation of medical cannabis — two areas of prime importance in Oakland. She also has proved in her career that she isn’t afraid to take on sacred cows.
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