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The Building Bureau of the City of Oakland's Planning and Building Department is preparing to adopt the 2019 California Building Code, which is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2020. The Bureau welcomes feedback from any stakeholder on these new codes.

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Commission is pleased to announce that John Alden will serve as the Executive Director for the Community Police Review Agency effective Monday, July 29, 2019. “Followi …

Following the final passage of an ordinance by Oakland City Council on July 16, the Cultural Affairs Division of the Economic & Workforce Development Department is seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the re-animated Cultural Affairs Commission.

Oakland, CA — Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth today announced the appointment of two key executives: Edward Reiskin as Assistant City Administrator and Guillermo Cespedes as Oakland’s firs …

For a period of three months, beginning July 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2019, all administrative fees assessed for the repair of sidewalk damage are waived for all Oakland property owners. Learn …

Last week, the Cultural Affairs Division in the Economic & Workforce Development Department convened the inaugural cohort of Cultural Strategists-in-Government (CSIG) pilot program. Seven individuals, rooted in the realm of culture, artmaking and aesthetic practices of Oakland’s various communities, will bring new perspectives and skills to five City departments over the next year.

Starting July 16, and on every other Tuesday, the City’s Planning & Building Department will extend counter hours, allowing the community more time to submit permit applications and have work approved.

"The Kaiser Auditorium could once again be a cultural gem for all of Oakland, serving and benefiting Oakland's arts and culture organizations and becoming a place for local residents to gather and build community. Deep appreciation to the Community Coalition for Equitable Development for raising issues of cultural equity, and to the Coalition and Orton Development for negotiating a community benefits agreement."

See Councilmember Bas' joint op-ed in the East Bay Express with Oakland Community Land Trust and ACCE on the City's new $12 million municipal fund aimed at taking housing off the speculative market and providing affordable ownership for Oakland tenants facing threat of displacement.

Thank you for advocating and participating in Oakland's budget process. Together, we won new investments in the budget to address homelessness, housing, and displacement and provide quality services for all residents, as well as investments specific to District 2.