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They say Oakland government is broken — and have a plan to fix it
They say Oakland government is broken — and have a plan to fix it A new group wants to change the jobs of mayor and city attorney. Voters would have the final say.
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Is a flawed overtime formula costing Oakland money?
Is a flawed overtime formula costing Oakland money? A recent City Auditor’s report claims Oakland has spent over $1.6 million in excess overtime. But some are questioning the audit’s accuracy.
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Oakland’s top budget official is leaving the city
Oakland’s top budget official is leaving the city Erin Roseman, who oversees the city’s finances, will be gone by June 15. The announcement comes days before Oakland unveils its new proposed budget,...
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New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts
New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ proposed budget mostly maintains spending on core city services. But it relies on a $40 million...
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Post politics: How Oakland’s leaders use social media
Post politics: How Oakland’s leaders use social media Local elected officials have adapted to today’s tech-dominated media landscape by crafting online personas and digitally engaging with constituents.
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City unions urge Oakland to get police overtime spending under control
City unions urge Oakland to get police overtime spending under control For years, OPD has blown past its overtime budget, a major factor in the city’s budget deficits.
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Incoming Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints chief of staff
Incoming Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints chief of staff Miya Saika Chen, a former staffer for Nikki Fortunato Bas, will be Lee’s right-hand person in the mayor’s office.
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Oakland is planning to eliminate all public financing in local elections
Oakland is planning to eliminate all public financing in local elections If the new budget isn’t amended, 2026 will be Oakland’s first election in over two decades that has no public financing for...
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OakDOT plans to remove one lane on Grand Avenue to slow down dangerous...
OakDOT plans to remove one lane on Grand Avenue to slow down dangerous traffic. Some rattled residents want more At a meeting in the Adams Point neighborhood, a packed crowd argued with an OakDOT rep...
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On Bike to Wherever Day, Oakland tries breaking away from car culture
On Bike to Wherever Day, Oakland tries breaking away from car culture From cycling lovers to advocates to politicians, thousands across the East Bay participate.
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Rebecca Kaplan ends her 17-year tenure on Oakland City Council
Rebecca Kaplan ends her 17-year tenure on Oakland City Council Oakland officials and residents lamented the loss of one of their most experienced legislators.
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Exit interview: What Kevin Jenkins learned as Oakland’s interim mayor
Exit interview: What Kevin Jenkins learned as Oakland’s interim mayor Jenkins had the unique experience of running the city for five months. We chatted with him about leadership, budgeting woes, and...
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Where does the city of Oakland get its money?
Where does the city of Oakland get its money? Oakland’s budget problems are rooted in revenues not keeping pace with expenditures. Here’s a brief overview of the city’s different revenue sources,...
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Meals, hotels, office supplies: City leaders want to be able to raise more...
Meals, hotels, office supplies: City leaders want to be able to raise more money for ‘officeholder’ expenses The City Council is considering raising the limit from $25,000 to $75,000 for councilmembers.
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Oaklanders voted to take money out of politics. City Council just undid that
Oaklanders voted to take money out of politics. City Council just undid that Councilmembers on Tuesday reversed a key part of the Democracy Dollars plan and increased electeds' officeholder accounts.
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Oakland city administrator fires high-ranking official
Oakland city administrator fires high-ranking official Assistant City Administrator LaTonda Simmons was terminated on Friday, just weeks before the city finalizes its budget.
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No Oakland fire station closures under council’s amended budget plan
No Oakland fire station closures under council’s amended budget plan The proposal relies on police academy cuts and revenue from a billboard deal that hasn’t been approved yet.
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‘Nobody’s Happy Budget’: Oakland adopts $4.2 billion spending plan
‘Nobody’s Happy Budget’: Oakland adopts $4.2 billion spending plan Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.
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Oakland billboard deal could help close the city’s budget gap
Oakland billboard deal could help close the city’s budget gap Over the objections of rival firms, a City Council committee greenlit an agreement that could net the city $35 million over three decades.
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Day laborer support program slashed under new Oakland budget deal
Day laborer support program slashed under new Oakland budget deal Fruitvale’s Street Level Health Project is losing $220,000 during a nationwide crackdown on immigrant communities.
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