""We need someone to lead decisively; that is what people were telling us over and over again," said League of Women Voters of Oakland board member Gail Wallace, one of the facilitators of Lee's task force, at a city meeting Thursday. She said the proposal would create "a balance of an executive and legislative branch within the government.""
"The working group's proposal would also strengthen the City Council, creating a new legislative analysis office. This office would help councilmembers research and propose policies without relying on work done by the city administration and mayor, who could be in conflict."
The City Council is evaluating a proposal to transform Oakland's government by enhancing the mayor's authority, similar to San Francisco's strong mayor model. This plan includes granting the mayor veto power over City Council votes and direct oversight of city administration. Additionally, it aims to bolster the City Council by establishing a legislative analysis office and allowing salary reviews. The proposal also suggests eliminating the at-large council seat to streamline leadership. An alternative council-manager system is proposed if the strong mayor model is rejected.
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