Report - Race for Power 9-2-20 FINAL (PDF)
How Money in Oakland Politics Creates and Perpetuates Disparities Across Income and Race
Public Ethics Commission Publications
Publications issued by the Public Ethics Commission
Documents
Guide to the Government Ethics Act (PDF)
A guide to the Oakland Government Ethics Act
Toward Collaborative Transparency (PDF)
The Public Ethics Commission reviewed Oakland City government transparency in 2013-14 to assess the City’s performance, highlight progress made to open up City government data, records, and processes, and identify recommendations for continued improvement toward a more open government.
Ensuring Ethical and Transparent Issuing of City Tickets (PDF)
Ensuring Ethical and Transparent Issuing of City Tickets 2017
Guide to Oakland Campaign Reform Act (PDF)
Understand the requirements of the Oakland Campaign Reform Act.
2020 Guide to Limited Public Financing Program (PDF)
Guide to the Limited Public Financing Program for District City Council candidates explaining program requirements and application process.
2018 Lobbyist Registration Act Guide (PDF)
A guide to lobbying rules and disclosure requirements under the Lobbyist Registration Act. 2018