Zac Unger

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Upcoming Events

You’re invited to join Mayor Barbara Lee’s Charter Reform Working Group & Councilmember Zac Unger for "Talk of the Town: A Community Conversation on Charter Reform," facilitated by the Oakland League of Women Voters & SPUR.

Oakland’s charter is its guiding document, its constitution. Every so often it needs to be updated to reflect where Oakland is and where it’s going.

Join us for an important conversation about the charter, what it does, and how it guides our city. We will brainstorm changes that can be made to create an Oakland that works better for everyone.

This is your opportunity to help shape an accountable Oakland government that works for everyone.

Join us to:

• Share your concerns, ideas, and lived experiences

• Learn about the City’s efforts to expand opportunity, improve safety, and invest in all communities

• Connect directly with city leaders, public safety teams, and service providers

Location: St Paul’s Episcopal School, 116 Montecito Avenue

Date: October 29th

Time: 5:30-7:30

Together, we are One Oakland—working toward a city that serves and uplifts all.  Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP below.

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbLTDQtE1LY5yAeOz6Oc2E5_kUKazqfc8UvvqUA5_Xzy0ieQ/viewform

Zac in the News

• 'A Tragedy Waiting to Happen': Oakland Shutters 2 Fire Stations (Jan 13, 2025)
• Watching L.A., East Bay officials recall lessons learned from 1991 fires (Jan 14, 2025)

Constituent Services

Your issues are important to us! Contact Councilmember Unger's office to request information or support.

Many issues can be resolved by reporting to Oak311. Once you have a service request number please contact my office if the issue is not resolved within a reasonable amount of time and we can follow up.

• Rockridge, Piedmont Ave, Grand Lake/Rose Garden: Keara O'Doherty | kodoherty@oaklandca.gov | 510-238-7014
• Santa Fe, Golden Gate, Longfellow: Matt Malsin | mmalsin@oaklandca.gov | 510-238-3557
• Adams Point, Temescal, Bushrod, Mosswood: Ashlee Jemmott | ajemmott@oaklandca.gov | 510-238-7013

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• What City Council District Am I In?
• View City Council Meetings, Agendas, and Videos
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• City of Oakland Government 101

Popular City Services

• Report a Problem to OAK311 (illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, potholes, and more)
• Compost, Recycling, Trash, and Bulky Pick Up
• Housing Resources
• Apply for/Renew a Residential Parking Permit
• View the City Paving Plan

Biography

Zac Unger is a lifelong Oakland resident and still lives on the street in North Oakland where he grew up. Before being elected to the City Council, Zac worked as an Oakland firefighter for 27 years and was president of Local 55 of the International Association of Firefighters. He worked on the steering committees for multiple ballot measures regarding public safety, infrastructure, and business tax reform. His wife owns a small law firm in Oakland and his three kids all attended OUSD. In his spare time, he works as a whitewater river raft guide and is the author of two books and dozens of magazine articles.