The Council President talks budget highlights, protecting Oakland workers, funding violence prevention, and department mergers.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife
The activist turned District 3 rep. feels like 2023 is the year she can finally get stuff done.
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Noel Gallo talks District 5
After nearly 10 years in city government, the councilmember is still looking for ways to make his district cleaner and safer for families.Â
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Janani Ramachandran talks District 4
The first-term councilmember said she wants to restore trust in City Hall, rejuvenate business corridors, and make roads safer.
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Oakland City Council in conversation: Kevin Jenkins talks District 6
Jenkins, who took the seat after Loren Taylor, is excited about economic development opportunities from the Coliseum site to small businesses. But gun violence and traffic safety are big concerns.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Carroll Fife
The D3 rep talks about going from activism to policy making, what’s possible at Wood Street, her role in shaping MACRO, and more.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Treva Reid
The District 7 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, the Coliseum’s future, and the failed Emerald New Deal.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Loren Taylor
The District 6 representative, who is running for mayor, talks public safety, East Oakland’s needs, and his deep roots in the city.
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Oakland City Hall in conversation: Sheng Thao
The District 4 representative, who is running for mayor, talks wildfire safety, affordable housing, and Howard Terminal.
