Oakland's process for awarding millions in city contracts faces questions about fairness, transparency, and potential preferential treatment. Investigations analyze how contracts are distributed and examine City Hall practices and decision-making. Oakland Animal Services implemented new policies affecting animal care and operations. Chinatown received street design proposals aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and neighborhood experience. Universal transitional kindergarten plans were discussed with attention to implementation and equity. City councilmembers' use of "special" bank accounts and officeholder funds was reviewed, revealing varied activity and transactions. Community events and fall festivals, including Glowfari and Autumn Lights, remain highly popular and in demand. Independent local reporting relies on donations to fund public records requests and investigative work.
On today's episode: How does Oakland decide who gets millions of dollars in city contracts? Is the process fair and transparent? Host Tasneem Raja talks with City Hall reporter Eli Wolfe about his investigations into Oakland's contracting system. Plus: Oakland Animal Services's new policies, street design in Chinatown, universal transitional kindergarten, and how Oakland city councilmembers spend their "special" bank accounts.
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