"Absence of these programs would impact all of Oakland, including the low-income residents who are direct beneficiaries," said Weinstein.
"Most departments and public services in Oakland rely on a hodge-podge of local, state, and federal funds to operate," highlighting the city's precarious funding situation.
Trump's past threats to cut federal funding to cities like Oakland exemplify the precarious nature of urban finances, particularly for services essential to vulnerable populations.
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