City of Oakland Seeks Applicants for New Homeless Advisory Commission
9-member board recommends strategies to remedy homelessness and advises on priorities for Vacant Parcel Tax funds for homeless services
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City Service and Resource Updates
Essential government services are operating. During the shelter in place order, many City services will remain available by phone or online.
- Find out How to Get Tested for COVID-19
- View Modifications, Suspensions & Closures to City Services in Response to the Shelter in Place Order
- Report a problem online to OAK 311
- Find resources for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19
- Find guidance and resources for residents affected by COVID-19
- Learn more about Oakland's Moratorium on Evictions
- Access Planning and Building services online
- Access Oakland Public Library services online
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City Officials
Libby Schaaf
Mayor
Rebecca Kaplan
Council President (At Large Member)
Nikki Fortunato Bas
District 2 Councilmember
Lynette Gibson McElhaney
District 3 Councilmember
Sheng Thao
District 4 Councilmember
Noel Gallo
District 5 Councilmember
Loren Taylor
District 6 Councilmember
Larry Reid
District 7 Councilmember
Barbara J. Parker
City Attorney
Ed Reiskin
City Administrator
Asha Reed
Interim City Clerk
Dan Kalb
District 1 Councilmember
Courtney Ruby
City Auditor