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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

Oakland’s City Council completed the Mayor Lee Administration's rushed effort to approve the Oakland Police Officer Association’s [OPOA] 2026-2031 labor contract last Tuesday afternoon, approving the 5-year contract with minimal scrutiny in a visibly hasty voting process.* After abbreviated discussion among Council Members [CM]

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

In the Details, Week Ending 7/26/2026 (2): Gallo Reverses Coliseum Sale Agreement Vote on 2nd Reading; CAO Pulls OPC Appointments

In the Details, Week Ending 7/26/2026 (2): Gallo Reverses Coliseum Sale Agreement Vote on 2nd Reading; CAO Pulls OPC Appointments

At Council, 7/21/2026

At Council, 7/21/2026

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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