On December 5, 2023 the Oakland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13775 C.M.S., which amended Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) 5.80 and 5.81 to allow an Equity Applicant to transfer their local authorization status or permit to a General Applicant
The Onsite Consumption Permit is available only to permitted dispensaries at this time.
Under the leadership of Mayor Sheng Thao, the City of Oakland proudly welcomes the Oakland Ballers to their new home at Raimondi Park. This exciting development represents a significant milestone in Mayor Thao's commitment to enhancing community life and fostering economic growth across Oakland.
Oakland Fresh is a vital initiative launched by Mayor Sheng Thao, aiming to ensure the health and safety of Oakland's streets. This pilot program is a coordinated effort between multiple city departments, focusing on some of Oakland's most troubled areas.
The City of Oakland and Visit Oakland are excited to announce the Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program, an initiative championed by Mayor Sheng Thao and led by the City of Oakland Economic and Workforce Development Department. This program aims to revitalize public spaces and support community events throughout Oakland’s downtown and neighborhood commercial areas.
Operation Ceasefire is a vital component of Mayor Sheng Thao's comprehensive community safety strategy aimed at reducing gun violence in Oakland. Initially launched in 2011, Ceasefire has been recognized nationally for its success in lowering homicides and improving public safety. Despite its past success, Mayor Thao secured funds to audit the program through the California Partnership for Safe Communities and found that the City of Oakland had not effectively implemented Ceasefire since late 2019. This lapse led to increased violence. In response, Mayor Thao has directed a reinvigoration of the Ceasefire strategy, committing to comprehensive implementation and renewed focus.
A public notification letter and attachments for the Martin Luther King Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements.
Every even numbered year the City goes through a planning process between January and June to modify the budget for the coming fiscal year from the previously adopted biennial spending plan.
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