East Bay (California)fromThe Oaklandside1 day agoHow is Mayor Lee balancing Oakland's budget?Oakland’s proposed budget depends on Measure E’s $34 million annual parcel tax to fund public safety, homelessness response, and city services.
East Bay (California)fromThe Oaklandside6 days agoAt vague preview of Oakland budget, officials pledge no layoffs or service cutsMid-cycle Oakland budget plans keep current spending levels, avoid layoffs and service cuts, and do not rely on Measure E revenue.
CaliforniafromThe Oaklandside3 months agoOne Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can't find records detailing much of what he didOakland's chronic budget deficits are worsened by massive OPD overtime spending, which has risen despite staffing increases and strains city finances.
fromThe Oaklandside5 months agoUS politicsLabor union pledges $200,000 for possible Oakland tax measure
fromThe Mercury News7 months agoUS politicsRunning out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoEast Bay real estateRunning out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?
fromThe Oaklandside7 months agoUS politicsOakland needs to raise $40 million. Is a new tax the answer?
fromThe Oaklandside5 months agoUS politicsLabor union pledges $200,000 for possible Oakland tax measure
fromThe Mercury News7 months agoUS politicsRunning out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?
fromwww.mercurynews.com7 months agoEast Bay real estateRunning out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?
fromThe Oaklandside7 months agoUS politicsOakland needs to raise $40 million. Is a new tax the answer?
fromThe Oaklandside11 months agoNo Oakland fire station closures under council's amended budget plan"Our amendments prioritize essential city services that impact the safety and well-being of Oakland residents. We cannot let budget cuts endanger our community."East Bay (California)
East Bay real estatefromThe Oaklandside11 months agoWhere does the city of Oakland get its money?Oakland's budget discussion highlights the importance of balancing expenses and understanding revenue sources.64% of the budget is earmarked, creating pressure on the discretionary general fund.