FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2024
Contact: Mayorspressoffice@oaklandca.gov
Casey Pratt Joins Mayor Sheng Thao’s Administration as New Chief of Communications
Oakland – Longtime Bay Area media professional and East Bay native, Casey Pratt, is joining Mayor Sheng Thao’s team as the new Chief of Communications for the Mayor’s Office, effective immediately. Prior to accepting the role, Pratt served as Senior Sports Producer and Anchor for ABC 7.
“We are honored to welcome Casey as part of our team,” said Mayor Thao, “I look forward to his contributions and his expertise as a talented journalist to help tell the story of our impact and the communities we serve.”
“I have enjoyed a deep connection with the people of Oakland my entire life and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve them,” said Pratt. “My family history in Oakland dates back to the 1870s. From my father to my great-great-great grandfather—I come from a long line of proud Oaklanders and I am honored to be part of this city and in this role."
Pratt began his career with ABC 7 as an intern in 2006 and earned a Sports Producer job right out of his internship. In 2009, he left to launch NBC Sports Bay Area/California before returning to ABC 7 in 2016 where he went on to become a producer, reporter and anchor, covering Bay Area sports stories such as the Warriors NBA championships, the 49ers’ Super Bowl appearances, and the Oakland A’s. Pratt is a two-time Emmy Award-winner and an Edward R. Murrow Award-winner.
Pratt earned his BA in journalism from San Francisco State University.
All media inquiries for the Office of the Mayor will continue to be directed to mayorspressoffice@oaklandca.gov. Casey can be reached directly at cpratt@oaklandca.gov.