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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Oakland may seek to give its mayor more power, signaling big-city ambitions

Oakland may adopt a strong-mayor system granting the mayor veto power over council decisions, altering local governance and prompting sharp debate among advocates.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland may seek to give its mayor more power, signaling big-city ambitions

Oakland may shift to a strong-mayor system granting the mayor veto power over council decisions to centralize administrative authority and reduce political gridlock.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Here's the reason why Oakland is on the 'wrong track,' according to voters

Most Oakland residents aren't happy with how their city is functioning. In fact, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey which found that 75% of Oaklanders say the city is on the "wrong track." Some blame the city charter, which they say, is dysfunctional and doesn't hold Oakland leaders accountable. People will tell you, Oakland has problems. Homelessness, illegal dumping, companies leaving the city, car break-ins, potholes and a budget crisis are only a few of them.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on the biggest challenges of her first 100 days and the ones yet to come

Mayor Barbara Lee prioritizes transparency, internal technology upgrades, and a study of power distribution while overseeing improved public safety and responding to federal antagonism.
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