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Counterpoint: Oakland prostitution enforcement and support services up for revisions
Charlene Wang's policy director responds to our article reporting on the councilmember's proposal to revise local laws concerning prostitution.
Jan 28
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Oakland Report
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Oakland prostitution enforcement and support services up for revisions
Public safety committee proposal would shift enforcement focus away from sex workers and toward buyers of commercial sex, and create a new support fund…
Jan 26
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Give Oaklanders what they want and need: a strong mayor
Former mayor Libby Schaaf lays out the case for a citizens’ initiative to reform Oakland’s charter and put in place a true strong-mayor form of…
Jan 22
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Oakland Report
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Commentary: Oakland needs a council-manager government — or needs to eliminate ranked-choice voting
A former city council member and mayoral candidate explains why he changed his mind about Oakland's form of government.
Jan 10
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Loren Taylor
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Introducing "Oakland Recap" — an experiment for our readers
Oakland Report is experimenting with new ways to use technology to monitor and understand the actions of Oakland government — starting with a recap of…
Jan 9
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Oakland city council tripled the allowed political contributions to its “officeholder funds”
Also: Forever emergencies; opening the door to new police and fire retirement fund board members — Oakland Agenda Watch
Jan 6
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Oakland’s quarterly financial report is delayed until March, amplifying budget risks
The city is skipping its Q1 Revenue and Expenditures Report this year. And the Q2 report will not be available until early March, leaving only four…
Dec 24, 2025
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Tim Gardner
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Oakland Should Return to the Model City Charter: Commentary
Oakland Charter Reform Project kicks off our charter reform series exploring Oakland’s city charter and how it potentially could change in 2026.
Dec 22, 2025
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Billboards over Lake Temescal
A picture is worth a thousand words – but what if it’s a fake? How misinformation distorts public opinion and undermines reasoned debate.
Dec 19, 2025
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Rajni Mandal
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City council decision on Flock Safety overshadows a potentially even more impactful vote
After 3 hours of public comment on Flock Safety license plate cameras, the Oakland City Council quietly passed a major change to allow controversial…
Dec 18, 2025
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Sean S. Reinhart
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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
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Sean S. Reinhart
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City set to forgive $8 million loan to affordable housing landlord
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) says that two properties will be foreclosed – and affordable deed restrictions removed – unless…
Dec 1, 2025
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Sean S. Reinhart
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