The entire board of Neighborhood Guard had been nominated to the Local Hero award in Oakland.

The award ceremony was on February 8th, 2014 and it was an honor to be among so many pillars of the community.

The award was given by Oakland Councilmember Libby Schaaf who is a frontrunner in the Mayor of Oakland election.

Neighborhood Guard chair Jesper “JJ” Jurcenoks accepted the award on behalf of the entire board.

Neighborhood Guard Chair Jesper “JJ” Jurcenoks thanks all the volunteers who helped make us a Local Hero – with Oakland Mayor top Candidate Libby Schaaf  on the right.

To everyones surprise Nancy Skinner’s aide also presented Neighborhood Guard with a
California Legislature “Certificate of Recognition” for “you outstanding contributions, leadership and activism in our community.” signed by both Rob Bonta, Assemblymember, 18th Californian District, and Nancy Skinner, assemblymember, 15th Californian District