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Oakland's city employee counts show a dramatic shift in service priorities over five years
Public safety staff declined by 206 employees (-12%), and other departments added 336 employees (+13%). Police are slated to bear the majority of…
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Tim Gardner
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PODCAST: Oakland leaders perpetuate misinformation to justify public safety cuts
Oakland's council, city administration, and labor leadership are locked in a game of misinformation to advance their narrow interests. It may result in…
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Oakland Report
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November 2024

October 2024

East Bay Regional Park District at the Crossroads
A perspective from Lynda Deschambault, candidate for East Bay Regional Park District Ward 2
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Lynda Deschambault
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Our Parks Deserve an Effective Advocate
A perspective from Casey Farmer, candidate for East Bay Regional Park District Ward 2
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casey farmer
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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
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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
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Tim Gardner
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Podcast: Oakland's Pension Debt Problem
A 12-minute conversation explaining Oakland's pension debt issue, and what it means for the City it's residents
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Oakland Report
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A Parks Crisis in Oakland
Editor’s Note: In our Candidate Forum section, Oakland Report is providing space for candidates for local offices to share their personal stories…
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Shane Reisman
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September 2024

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