The TMP includes 10 strategies that address truck routes, truck parking, and pedestrian and bicycle safety in West Oakland. Certain strategies are designed and organized to create noticeable benefits across large areas of West Oakland early in the implementation process. Other strategies will focus on remaining problems later in the implementation process.
The Democracy Dollars Program offers a new way for Oakland residents to participate in local government by supporting campaigns and/or running for office themselves. Democracy Dollars are certificates that Oakland residents can give to participating candidates to help support their campaigns. The Democracy Dollars Program is expected to launch beginning in the 2026 election cycle.
Learn more about what kinds of problems should be reported to the City Auditor
To help Oakland small businesses apply for the EIDL Advance Grants, the City is hosting workshops in East and West Oakland. Below is a list of documents and resources to have on-hand when you apply for the EIDL.
Check out what the local ballot measures are for the March 3, 2020 Special Municipal Election.
Check out what local measures are on the ballot as well as who is running for office for the November 3, 2020 General Election. *for information on OUSD Ballot Measures, please contact OUSD directly.
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) sets filing deadlines for each election. Visit the FPPC website to find out when your committee is required to file statements for your election.
Elected officials, candidates and committees required to file campaign statements and reports mandated by the City of Oakland and California‘s Political Reform Act must do so with the Public Ethics Commission through the City of Oakland Electronic Filing System. Use the Filer Access Portal to create electronic campaign statements.
In September 2008, the Oakland City Council passed the Whistleblower Protection Ordinance to protect Oaklanders who come forward to report waste, abuse or fraud in Oakland.
Oakland typically doesn’t attract hot startups or large tech companies — but AJ Shankar, the CEO of legal tech startup Everlaw, thinks it should.
Wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape -- in the last few years, we've experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in our history. Staying informed about wildfires in the region and in our immediate community is one of the best ways to keep yourself and your neighborhood safe.
Below is a list of items that are exempt from a Building Permit
Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) each summer hires approximately eighty Team Member positions for youth ages 15-18, and approximately twelve Team Leader positions for young adults ages 19-24. Applications are being accepted now!
America's Job Centers of California in Oakland provide a variety of worker services including basic information, job search, job placement and training services. All America's Job Centers of California are operating remotely and services are limited.
Cool Port is a collaboration between warehousing and logistics industry leaders Lineage and Dreisbach, with additional funding and support from the Port of Oakland and the State of California. This combination brings together world-class cold-chain logistics expertise and steadfast commitment to innovation and community growth.
Learn about the two ways to complete the police officer written examination requirement.
The following presentation includes an update on the progress of implementing the year one actions of the Truck Management Plan.
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