Staff explained the year-long gap at Tuesday’s council meeting and highlighted recent hiring improvements.
Tag: Janani Ramachandran
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Oakland’s conflict of interest tracking system isn’t working
Many city officials have to disclose their personal financial information. But Oakland is struggling to enforce this anti-corruption rule.
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Which Oakland councilmember missed the most votes so far this year?
We tracked councilmembers’ meeting attendance between January and July. Noel Gallo missed the most votes, and Nikki Bas the least.
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Speed limits are being lowered this week in several dangerous Oakland corridors
New signs were unveiled Monday morning by Mayor Sheng Thao and members of the City Council and OakDOT.
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Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened?
An understaffed department missed out on potentially millions in state funds, raising questions about the city’s strategy for securing outside dollars.
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With insurers fleeing fire-prone California, what can be done in Oakland?
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran held a town hall this week to talk wildfire prevention and home insurance woes.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Oakland urges PG&E to bury power lines in fire-prone hills
The utility giant is burying thousands of miles of power lines—but not in Oakland.
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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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The entire Oakland City Council is making road safety a budget priority this year
In their budget memos, each councilmember prioritized infrastructure investments that could save lives by preventing “traffic violence.”
