Feb 06, 2020
Economic & Workforce Development
The Economic & Workforce Development Department works to bring about a vibrant, innovative, globally competitive economy in Oakland. Our mission is to increase investment in Oakland in a way that contributes to the growth of the City’s economy, fosters fiscal sustainability, expands job opportunities for all Oakland residents, and enhances the City’s sense of place and quality of life.
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Jan 06, 2020
January 6, 2020 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting
January 2, 2020 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting
Dec 02, 2019
12-2-19 PAAC Meeting
December 2, 2019 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting
News
Feb 19, 2020
Oakland Cultural Affairs Commission Re-Established
Last night, the Oakland City Council confirmed Mayor Libby Schaaf’s appointments to the Cultural Affairs Commission. The Commission is an advisory council to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator on all matters affecting cultural development in Oakland. The Commission members’ primary role and responsibility will be to act as ambassadors and advocates for arts and culture in Oakland.
Jan 27, 2020
City Administrator Names Alexa Jeffress as Economic & Workforce Development Director
Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth today announced she has appointed Alexa Jeffress as the new Director of the Economic & Workforce Development Department.
Nov 08, 2019
City of Oakland Dedicates MacArthur Boulevard Gateway Arches
Today, Vice Mayor Larry Reid (District 7) and City Councilmember Loren Taylor (District 6) dedicated the MacArthur Boulevard Gateway Arches, the newest City-funded public artwork. Two colorful, 45-foot-wide, site-specific roadway arches have been installed along MacArthur Boulevard.
Leadership
Alexa Jeffress
Director
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Oakland, CA 94612
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Oakland, CA 94612
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- Phone: (510) 238-3627
- Toll Free: (877) 2OAKLAND
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