Editor:

I wanted to thank Oakley Police Chief Bani Kollo, Oakley’s Mayor Romick and Oakley’s Vice-Mayor Rios for attending the Liga Latina Opening Day Celebration.

This is the first year that guest speakers from the city have been present at our event, and I think it was great that they took the time to attend this community event. I know that our young athletes from the Liga Latina were excited to have the mayor and vice-mayor at our event.

Everyone loved that Chief Kollo participated in the penalty kick at the end of the celebration. It was great to see how the chief joked around with the youth and the referees regarding his soccer skills. I am happy to see that our police department and our city are taking the initiative to get involved with the Liga Latina. I hope to see them and other Oakley Council members at future events!

Teresa Gutierrez, Oakley