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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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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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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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Commentary: When educators become school bullies
Also: Mayor Barbara Lee refuses to cast a tie-breaking vote; Orinda leaves Oakland in the dust on fixing potholes.
Dec 7, 2025
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Oakland could pay $674 million in damages in disastrous coal terminal lawsuit
The City of Oakland loses its fourth appeal in massive lawsuit over its shipping terminal development. Now the city faces hundreds of millions in…
Oct 29, 2025
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Sean S. Reinhart
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Election results follow long-established voting patterns in Oakland
East Oakland had a disproportionately low influence due very low voter turnout, but slightly favored Lee. West Oakland/Temescal and district 4 dominated…
Apr 21, 2025
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Tim Gardner
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2025 Oakland Mayoral Debate
Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor squared off in a substantive debate—laying out their distinct approaches to restore Oakland's growth and stability
Mar 13, 2025
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Tim Gardner
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PODCAST: We can balance Oakland’s budget without selling the future
Seven actions could save the city $200M per year without wage cuts, pension cuts, selling city assets, or gutting public safety.
Oct 20, 2024
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Oakland Report
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