One Year of Action

Historic Investments in Oakland’s Future

Over the past year, Mayor Lee's Administration has worked to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more prosperous — while making City government more efficient and responsive to residents.

Public Safety and Investing In Youth

Under Mayor Lee's leadership, violent crime dropped 22% and homicides fell 39% as of April 2026, with Oakland hitting a 58-year low in homicides in 2025 — earning recognition from the California Attorney General as a national model for community-based gun violence reduction.

Clean Streets and Illegal Dumping

Mayor Lee tackled illegal dumping with a bold three-part strategy — Eradicate, Educate, and Enforce.

Homelessness Solutions and Housing Stability

Mayor Lee established a new Office of Homelessness Solutions and appointed a Chief Homelessness Solutions Officer to lead a strategic plan with a clear goal: cut unsheltered homelessness in half within five years.

Economic Revitalization and Small Business Support

Oakland's economy is gaining momentum — from major companies relocating to the city, to a booming restaurant scene that earned Oakland the title of "Number 1 Food City in America" by readers from Conde Nast Traveler, with record number of restaurant participation in Visit Oakland’s Restaurant Week 2026, to a tech sector that has attracted $3.8 billion in venture capital in the East Bay.

Events, Culture, and Positive Energy

Mayor Lee hosted dozens of events celebrating Oakland's culture and driving economic activity, from the Super Bowl Fan Zone to the Hire Oakland Job Fair, which connected 1,200+ job seekers with 18 employers, earning national media coverage from CNN, the AP, and more.

Emergency Preparedness and Protecting Immigrants

In response to escalating federal immigration enforcement actions across the country, Mayor Lee convened elected officials, faith leaders, law enforcement, labor unions, and community advocates to send a clear message: Oakland is a city of refuge.

Charter Reform to Increase Accountability and Improve City Services

Mayor Lee launched a community-driven Charter Reform effort to modernize Oakland’s government structure, improve accountability, and strengthen city services.