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At Committees This Week, 9/22/2026

At Committees This Week, 9/22/2026

Just a heads up about what Oakland Observer will be following most closely tomorrow for live reporting. You can see the full agenda by clicking the header, individual items OO is tracking by sub headings. Finance Committee Performance Audit of the Vacant Property Tax Special Revenue Collection Report Back Parking

In the Details, Week Ending Wrap Up, 9/20/2026

In the Details, Week Ending Wrap Up, 9/20/2026

Council Rushes to Authorize Ballooning OPD Contract as Fife is Lone Voice of Fiscal Concern

Council Rushes to Authorize Ballooning OPD Contract as Fife is Lone Voice of Fiscal Concern

Switching to Individual Articles Instead of "In the Details"; Feedback Appreciated

At Council, 9/15/2026

At Council, 9/15/2026

Oakland Observer Analysis: Proposed OPD Contract Gives Added Backdoor Pay Increases Through “Longevity” Bonus and “Me Too” Raises

Oakland Observer Analysis: Proposed OPD Contract Gives Added Backdoor Pay Increases Through “Longevity” Bonus and “Me Too” Raises

OO Special: Document Sources for Thao Trial Released This Week

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Oakland Observer Week Ending 6/25/2023: Calls for Resignation Met with Controversial Statements from Chair at Police Commission

Calls for Resignation Met with Inflammatory Statements from Police Commission Chair Police Commission Chair Tyfarah Milele responded to calls for her resignation by the Coalition for Police Accountability [CPA] and at least two fellow Commissioners with a 15 minute prepared statement in which she called out members of the public

FY 23-25 Budget Amendments to be Heard, Budget Potentially Voted on at Special Monday Afternoon Meeting

Oakland Observer Week Ending 6/18/2023: Council President Budget Amendments Restore Some DVP, OFD and Democracy Dollars Funding, but Pushback on Department Mergers Arises...

Oakland Observer Week Ending 6/11/2023: Ramachandran Misses Vote for Just Cause Amendment; Becker Boards Agreement Passed Without Council Scrutiny; ALCO BOS Creates Election Advisory Commission; Council Committee Roundups Coming this Week

Oakland Observer Week Ending 6/4/2023: Two Oaklands Address Public Safety; Department Heads Drill Down on Thao Budget; Substantial Damage Amendment for Just Cause Headed to Council Tuesday...

Oakland Politics Week in Review 5/22/2023:

Oakland Politics Week in Review 5/15/2023