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1) Though Several CMs Oppose, and Others Are Uneasy, Council Appears Likely to Forward Lee’s Strong Mayor Proposal to November Ballot Despite several CMs vocally opposing Mayor Barbara Lee’s “strong mayor” ballot measure, and others appearing uneasy about it, the Council’s majority appears to be ready to

The former city councilmember and activist for racial justice, nuclear disarmament, and economic rights most recently gave back to Oakland as a police commissioner.

1) Valedictory Tone as Orrick Lays Out Exit Path from Court Oversight by September, with Pledges and Concerns on Accountability At what could be one of the last Case Management Conferences for Oakland's Negotiated Settlement Agreement [NSA] Thursday, the parties and even Judge William Orrick took on a largely congratulatory

The campaign against Measure E has created a community around a factlike object: that Oaklanders pay the “highest taxes per capita” in the state.

1) Low Key Introduction of Lee’s “Strong Mayor” Ballot Measure at Rules Leaves Few Clues About How CMs will Vote Mayor Barbara Lee officially introduced her “strong mayor” ballot measure proposal for deliberation and scheduling at Rules, Thursday. But the occasion was strangely muted, with a small crowd of

Sheng Thao debacle and current presidency teach us that we should treasure checks on executive power, not undermine them.

Community members mourned three friends and loved ones killed in the May 16 sidewalk crash.

Auditor: During Revenue Department Crisis, Over 2K Business License Payment Status Entries Were Manually Altered Without Supervisory Approval In a startling admission to the Finance Committee Tuesday, the City Auditor’s office revealed that during tenuous years at the Revenue Department, any staff member could alter the status of a

1) The EAP Could be on its Way Back After Jenkins Promises a Special Meeting for it, Again With No Firm Date In what has become a familiar cycle, CM Ken Houston again returned to the speakers podium of the Rules Committee on Thursday urging Rules members to schedule his

Council Rules Committee Accepts Slim Excuse for Last Minute Scheduling to an Agenda the Council President Had Already Labelled Too Impacted for Even One More Item Significant legislation affecting Oakland’s tax base, fire code, campaign finance rules and legislative process were already spilling over the top of Council’s