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Oakland City Council's plan to tackle crime | Rift in local NAACP | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' by new report | Broadway 'bulb-outs'

Tag: Rebecca Kaplan

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

How should Oakland divvy up Measure U’s $350 million in affordable housing bond funds?

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

A widely supported plan to distribute $63 million emerges from tensions around whether one West Oakland project is jumping ahead of the line.

Posted inRoad Safety

The entire Oakland City Council is making road safety a budget priority this year

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso March 20, 2023March 24, 2023

In their budget memos, each councilmember prioritized infrastructure investments that could save lives by preventing “traffic violence.”

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Election hands setbacks, wins to renters and landlords in Oakland and Alameda County

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Rebecca Kaplan lost the District 3 race to Lena Tam, who could be the deciding vote to end the county’s eviction moratorium. But a renter-friendly majority controls Oakland City Council with an ally in the mayor’s office.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan faces $19,000 ethics fine

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Kaplan allegedly failed to disclose her ownership of a Jack London District condo next to a park she voted to expand.

Sheng Thao addressing media regarding her resolution to declare Oakland a sanctuary city for abortion
Posted inHealth & Environment

City Council will declare Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

With Roe v. Wade’s future in jeopardy, Oakland leaders pledge to protect abortion and other reproductive health-care rights.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Meet the 4 candidates running for Alameda County Supervisor District 3

Avatar photo by David DeBolt April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Surlene Grant, David Kakishiba, Rebecca Kaplan, and Lena Tam want to represent downtown and East Oakland on the powerful county board.

Parking structure in the foreground, official-looking building in the background
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Kaplan and Fife urge city to seek affordable housing on more public properties

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

The Clay Street Garage closed in 2016. Two city councilmembers say there’s a better—if costly—use for the site.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Rebecca Kaplan kicks off campaign for Alameda Board of Supervisors seat

Avatar photo by David DeBolt March 4, 2022April 28, 2022

Former Alameda Councilmember Lena Tam and former Oakland school board director David Kakishiba are also running in the June 7 primary election.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland mayor and councilmembers offer plan to increase police staffing

Avatar photoDarwin BondGraham by David DeBolt and Darwin BondGraham November 29, 2021December 1, 2021

Libby Schaaf and Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid want to reverse City Council budget decisions, adding another police academy and unfreezing police positions.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland takes first step to end cannabis testing of city workers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Employees suspected of consuming marijuana at work could still be tested under a proposed change.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Pot testing city workers could end, outside law enforcement in Oakland

Avatar photo by David DeBolt November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Finance committee will hear about unfilled city jobs while public safety will consider ending cannabis tests.

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