Ballot Measures

Agenda watch: Flock Safety cameras are back on the Oakland city council agenda

Also: Mayor Barbara Lee may get a second chance to cast a tie-breaking vote; More "democracy dollar" public funds for council members' political…

Dec 15, 2025 • Sean S. Reinhart

"Death and taxes" - Oakland City Council is the one who knocks

The city council finance committee spitballs ideas to extract an additional $40 million in taxes from its residents and businesses

Oct 27, 2025 • Sean S. Reinhart

Measure NN’s oversight commission wields unprecedented citywide power

Oakland’s newest citizen commission now controls $45 million a year and the city’s overall public safety strategy.

Oct 7, 2025 • Rajni Mandal

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