City Announces Inaugural Poet Laureate
Today, the City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division announced Ms. Ayodele Nzinga has been selected as the inaugural Oakland Poet Laureate.
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City Service and Resource Updates
Essential government services are operating. View Changes to City Services in Response to COVID-19 and find out what is reopening.
- Report a problem online to OAK 311
- Apply for City Jobs
- Find guidance and resources for residents affected by COVID-19
- Find resources for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19
- Housing Resources for Tenants and Property Owners during COVID-19
- Food Distribution Resources during COVID-19
- Register for a Business License if you operate a business, a home business, or rent out your residential or commercial property in Oakland
- Access Planning and Building services online
- Access Fire Prevention Plan review services online
- Oakland Public Library - Limited Services Available
- Learn more about OakWiFi: a new free City service that provides internet access to Oaklanders
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Notice of Public Hearing & Public Review for the City of Oakland's 2021/22 Annual Action Plan and First Substantial Amendment To The Five Year Consolidated Plan FY 2020/21 through 2024/25 - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Notice of Community Meeting for the City of Oakland's 2021/22 Annual Action Plan and First Substantial Amendment To The Five Year Consolidated Plan FY 2020/21 through 2024/25 - Monday, June 14, 2021 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm
City Arts Grant Applications Available June 15
Alameda County Advances to State’s Yellow Tier, Prompting More Allowed Activities
City Officials
Libby Schaaf
Mayor
Rebecca Kaplan
At Large Member
Dan Kalb
District 1 Councilmember
Nikki Fortunato Bas
Council President + District 2 Councilmember
Carroll Fife
District 3 Councilmember
Sheng Thao
District 4 Councilmember & Oakland City Council president Pro Tempore
Noel Gallo
District 5 Councilmember
Loren Taylor
District 6 Councilmember
Treva Reid
District 7 Councilmember
Barbara J. Parker
City Attorney
Ed Reiskin
City Administrator
Asha Reed
City Clerk
Courtney Ruby
City Auditor