Mayor's Commission On Aging (MCOA)

​The Mayor’s Commission on Aging was established in 1980 to advise the Mayor and the City Council about issues affecting Oakland seniors.

Meetings

Age Friendly 5 Year Strategic Action Plan

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The City of Oakland’s Human Services Department, Aging and Adult Services (AAS) division and the Mayor’s Commission on Aging (MCOA) are working together on a communitywide planning project to make Oakland Age Friendly. 

Together we will:

  • Identify the needs of Oakland residents aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities.
  • Establish priorities to address these needs.
  • Develop a clear, actionable 5-year plan for Oakland residents to age well and thrive in the community.
RSVP for a listening session

5-Year Strategic Plan Listening Sessions

Join one of our listening sessions to share your thoughts and help shape the future for Oakland residents to age well with dignity and independence in the community.

RSVP Online or call 510-238-3535. Be sure to say what site you would like to RSVP for.

Upcoming listening sessions:

  • Friday, February 28, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Area Agency on Aging – 6955 Foothill Blvd.
  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - African American Museum and Library – 659 14th Street
  • Will be rescheduled  | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Unity Council – 3301 E. 12th St, Suite 201 (Originally planned for 3/6)
  • Friday, March 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - North Oakland Senior Center – 5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
  • Friday, March 7, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - West Oakland Senior Center – 5715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Downtown Oakland Senior Center – 200 Grand Avenue
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - East Oakland Senior Center – 9255 Edes Avenue
  • Friday, March 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Family Bridges – 168 11th Street
  • Friday, March 14, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Christ The King International Ministries – 10910 International Blvd.

About

The Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA) works in partnership with the Department of Human Services to develop and evaluate programs to address the special needs of our City’s diverse senior residents. A primary function of the Commission is to support the City’s network of Senior Centers.

The Commission on Aging is chartered for 11 members, nominated by the City Council or the Mayor. The diverse Commission membership represents the variety of communities in the City of Oakland.

Contact Us

Address

Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA)

Email Address

Business Hours

The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.

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