City Council approved a $13,000 salary increase and proposed changes to the city’s constitution.
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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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What’s the real deal with the Oakland mayor’s $75,000 pay raise?
A public opinion firestorm erupted over a proposal to give Mayor Sheng Thao a salary bump. We explain what’s going on.
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New trial begins in Oakland’s coal fight. What’s at stake?
The developer behind a controversial coal terminal claims over $148 million in lost profits. Oakland says residents’ health and safety are at risk.
Posted inBusiness
Family behind Black-owned Oakland BBQ spot sues Marriott developer
Uncle Willie’s BBQ says tools and debris rained down during construction. Other Black-owned businesses say they’ve been hurt by downtown development.
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Almost 20% of jobs with the City of Oakland are unfilled
Oakland has struggled for years to staff up departments that maintain roads, prevent gun violence, and issue permits. Relief is unlikely due to the budget crisis.
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In one of its first big fights, Oakland’s City Council narrowly balances $4.2 billion budget
In a show of dissent, three councilmembers refused to approve Mayor Thao’s plan to merge several departments.
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How to contact your Oakland City Councilmember
Want to get more involved in local government decisions? Here’s how to reach your district representative over the phone, through email, or on social media.
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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.
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Oakland’s City Attorney is about to become more powerful
From combatting wage theft to enforcing environmental protections, the City Attorney currently doesn’t have the authority needed to get crucial things done.
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Oakland’s innovative anti-violence program funded through summer, but what then?
Department of Violence Prevention contractors protested against budget cuts. The City Council has yet to decide on a final spending plan.
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An unfamiliar feeling at Oakland City Hall these days: harmony
For the first time in years, there’s significant accord between Oakland’s City Council and mayor. Is that a good thing?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Small landlords could get new help in Oakland rent disputes
The East Bay Rental Housing Association would support property owners in Rent Adjustment Program hearings under a new proposal.
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Oakland City Council could take sting out of budget cuts
Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas released her edits to Mayor Sheng Thao’s proposed $4.2 billion budget, including more funds for fire trucks and the Department of Violence Prevention.
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Oakland Fire Department won’t lose an engine thanks to a federal grant
In his final weeks on the job, OFD’s outgoing chief helped land $27.4 million and avoid cuts in the next city budget.
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Oakland billboard fight: Nonprofits will get millions and free advertising, but Clear Channel is pushing back
Clear Channel Outdoor alleges the process for awarding a $73 million deal with Becker Boards and Outfront Foster Interstate was “tainted.”
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Under a new Oakland law, there could be fewer ‘trivial’ evictions
Landlords trying to evict over a lease violation will have to prove that it caused them “substantial actual injury.”
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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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Have questions or concerns about Oakland’s budget? Don’t miss this meeting
Oakland City Council holds its first major meeting on the budget this afternoon to discuss Mayor Sheng Thao’s $4.2 billion plan.
Posted inRoad Safety
Report: Oakland traffic collisions are a ‘public safety epidemic’
The city described its efforts to stop traffic violence in a sweeping report this week.
