The Oakland City Council's recent approval of a $4.3 billion budget has led to significant cuts to programs deemed non-essential, including the Street Level Health Project’s initiative for day laborers. This reduction of $220,000 comes amid growing concerns about immigrant policies under the current federal administration, particularly in light of President Trump's threats of mass deportations. Gabriela Galicia, the organization's executive director, highlights the detrimental impact of budget cuts on already vulnerable immigrant communities, emphasizing the historical support from the city for their work since 2013.
The council caught many people off guard when it approved Oakland's budget last week, three weeks before the deadline to do so, and much earlier than it normally does.
Gabriela Galicia, executive director of Street Level Health Project, expressed her deep concern over the budget cuts, emphasizing the timing as particularly harmful for immigrant resources.
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