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Nov 20, 2024

City of Oakland Prepares for Winter Weather, Encourages Residents and Businesses to Adopt a Drain to Prevent Flooding

Nov 06, 2024

Objective Design Standards for 4- to 8-Story Multifamily Residential and Mixed Use Developments Now in Effect

Mayor Thao, Chief Holly Joshi, DVP staff, and community stand together to celebrate a $2 million grant towards violence prevention

Oct 29, 2024

Oakland Announces a $2 million grant award from the Biden-Harris Administration.

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Sheng Thao

Mayor

Rebecca Kaplan

At-Large Councilmember

Dan Kalb

District 1 Councilmember

Nikki Fortunato Bas

Council President & District 2 Councilmember

Carroll Fife

District 3 Councilmember

Janani Ramachandran

District 4 Councilmember

Noel Gallo

District 5 Councilmember

Kevin Jenkins

District 6 Council Member

Treva Reid

District 7 Councilmember

Barbara J. Parker

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Asha Reed

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Michael C. Houston

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