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The City Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of all City departments to ensure the goals and policy directives of the Mayor and City Council are implemented.

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Mar 27, 2023

Equity Week 2023 - Plans Underway

Plans for Equity Week 2023 are in the works! Details to follow.

Mar 27, 2023

Cannabis Workforce RFP and Pre-Proposal Meeting

Friday, March 24, 2023, the City of Oakland released the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Jan 25, 2023

Mayor Sheng Thao Announces Appointments For Interim City Administrator, Senior Staff

Oakland’s Mayor Sheng Thao has asked current Oakland Public Works Director G. Harold Duffey and former Interim City Administrator Steven Falk to serve as Interim City Administrators after current Administrator Ed Reiskin steps away at the end of this month. The appointments have been sent to the Oakland City Council for its consideration next week.

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Oakland’s Response to Homelessness Neighborhood Services Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) Task Force Cannabis Permits Special Activity Permits Employment Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance

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City Administrator's Team

G. Harold Duffey

Interim City Administrator

Mr. Duffey has more than 30 years of experience working for cities and counties throughout California. He currently serves as Public Works Director, a role he has led in for the City of Oakland for the last year and half. Before joining the City of Oakland, his extensive tenure includes serving as chief executive officer for the cities of Grand Terrace, Compton, and Oroville. Mr. Duffey’s public works experience extends to Yolo County, the City of Sacramento, the City of Riverside, and San Bernardino County.

Mr. Duffey holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Redlands and a master’s degree in Public Administration from University California San Bernardino.

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Map image for City Administrator, located at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612

1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612

CAO Organizational Chart January 2023

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cityadministratorsoffice@oaklandca.gov

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Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed