Miley: Jerry Brown's changes in 1998 led to Oakland's broken government today. Here's how to fix it.
Briefly

Oakland's city charter is failing its residents by creating an ineffective and inefficient governance structure. The current model, established by Measure X, has led to competing branches and disconnections within City Hall, resulting in poor leadership performance and ongoing crises. Important roles lack necessary authority and oversight, leading to instability and a lack of institutional memory. Mayor Barbara Lee's emphasis on charter reform is seen as a vital opportunity to improve city governance and provide voters with a clearer choice in future elections. The proposed task force aims to develop a better system for the city's administration.
Oakland's city charter is failing its residents and must be changed to create an efficient governance structure. The current model has proven ineffective.
The mayor has no vote on critical policies, and the city administrator's term ties to the mayor creates instability, making success virtually impossible.
Under the current charter, Oakland struggles to maintain effective leadership and has experienced continual crises, with three-fourths of residents believing the city is on the wrong track.
I fully support Mayor Barbara Lee's charter reform proposal, seeing it as a vital opportunity for a more effective governance system.
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