Oakland City Council
Coverage of Oakland City Council in the Nexus archive.
- 'To Catch a Dumper': Oakland leader uses social media, offers $500 reward to catch illegal dumping
Oakland City Councilmember Kevin Jenkins is using social media to address illegal dumping and has offered a $500 reward for public assistance in identifying perpetrators.
- California party promoter charged in bizarre attack, robbery of lawmaker at her own home
Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed by an acquaintance at her home. A California party promoter has been charged in the incident.
- Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown injured in attack, her office says
Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed by an acquaintance on July 18. Her office confirmed the incident occurred in Oakland and stated she is recovering from injuries.
- Oakland city council approves next step in Coliseum sale
Oakland city council approved a change in the terms of the deal to sell its 50% stake in the Oakland Coliseum complex for $110 million by a 6-1 vote. The approval marks a step forward in plans to redevelop the property.
- Oakland approves barriers and street closures in fight against sex work, trafficking
The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to install barriers on several streets along International Boulevard to curb sex work and human trafficking in the area known as 'the Blade.' The initiative aims to address illegal activities by implementing street closures and physical barriers in the targeted neighborhood.
- Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap state transparency laws
A bill supported by Oakland City Council could weaken state transparency laws by allowing governments more time to respond to public records requests. The draft bill has raised concerns about potential impacts on public access to information.
- Oakland City Council approves mid-cycle amendments to $4 billion budget without layoffs
The Oakland City Council approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget without implementing layoffs. The amendments aim to adjust funding allocations during the fiscal year.