Oakland's Mayor Barbara Lee is set to manage a significantly increased budget for her office, receiving an additional $1.7 million, marking a 42% rise. This funding comes amid financial constraints affecting other departments, which face potential layoffs. Lee's hiring strategy includes appointing her staff at the highest rank, providing salaries ranging from $150,000 to $250,000, but stripping them of labor union protections. Her approach contrasts with the prior administration and raises questions about budget appropriateness, as voiced by the Budget Advisory Commission and City Councilmembers.
The new budget for Oakland's mayoral office includes an additional $1.7 million, a 42% increase, allowing Barbara Lee to staff her office with higher-earning positions.
Lee's new staffers, all slated to be entitled to the highest classification, will earn between $150,000 to $250,000 yearly plus benefits, diverging from prior staffing strategies.
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