This month, Oakland’s City Council will be considering one or more of the three budget proposals submitted on April 29 by Mayor Jean Quan. Mayor Quan has named the three…
On May 26, and at additional meetings in June, Oakland’s City Council will be considering one or more of the three budget proposals submitted on April 29 by Mayor Jean…
Part Two On May 26, and at additional meetings in June, Oakland’s City Council will be considering one or more of the three budget proposals submitted on April 29 by…
Mayor Quan promised a proposed budget would be released in March. Instead, she issued a report telling us the City's finances are bleak and the City has cut a lot…
Many thanks to the guest speakers at Sunday’s event, City Council Member Ignacio de la Fuente, City Attorney John Russo and City Auditor Courtney Ruby. Thanks to everyone who gave…
by Nathan Stalnaker Nathan Stalnaker is a board member of Make Oakland Better Now! Oakland's PFRS obligation will be on the agenda at the joint Make Oakland Better Now! East…
In the weeks and months ahead, our Mayor and City Council will be making critical budget decisions that will have a profound impact to Oakland citizens for years to come.…
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local (Editor's note: Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! - MOBN! - have teamed up to take a close look at the…
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! have teamed up to take a close look at the accuracy of candidates’ responses to an…
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! have teamed up to take a close look at the accuracy of candidates’ response to…
