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Jaime Omar Yassin

Jaime Omar Yassin

Grisham Bills Recall Campaign for Security Firm She Founded in January; 3/5 Election Still Counting Votes, But Some Races Clear

Grisham Bills Recall Campaign for Security Firm She Founded in January; 3/5 Election Still Counting Votes, But Some Races Clear

Grisham Bills Recall Campaign for Security Firm She Founded in January Price-Recall Campaign head Brenda Grisham expensed payments to the campaign for a security firm she herself founded in late January, a new campaign finance report reveals. Grisham appears to own the company—Efficient Private Protection and Security, LLC [EPPS]

At Council This Week...

At Council This Week...

This week’s Council meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday to accommodate March 5th voting. It’s a historically light agenda, regardless that lacks any non-consent items. The meeting starts at 5pm and should be a quick turnaround from start to finish. All of the committee actionable items in this

"Transparent" Police Commission Process on Chief Hiring Leaves More Mystery than Transparency

"Transparent" Police Commission Process on Chief Hiring Leaves More Mystery than Transparency

Audience without Participation A community forum for Police Chief candidates put on by an ad hoc committee within the Oakland Police Commission [OPC] left more questions than it answered Thursday night. The meeting, billed by OPC Chair Marsha Peterson as a “transparent” opportunity for a preliminary round slate of candidates

Notable Items at Committees Tuesday, 2/26

Notable Items at Committees Tuesday, 2/26

A non-exhaustive list of notable legislation coming before committees Tuesday Finance Committee Tuesday, 9:30am $1MM State Grant for Uncommon Law for pro bono legal defense for residents navigating the parole process. The money is a state grant intended for the organization which focuses on providing legal services. Enhanced Infrastructure

Cellebrite Cellphone Cracking Tech Finally Gets Oversight after Years of OPD Use; Confusion Reigns During Last Minute Records Retention Policy Discussion; Council Steps Back from Trades-Backed Labor Rider for Measure U Funding

Cellebrite Cellphone Cracking Tech Finally Gets Oversight after Years of OPD Use; Confusion Reigns During Last Minute Records Retention Policy Discussion; Council Steps Back from Trades-Backed Labor Rider for Measure U Funding

OPD Use Policy for Israeli Cellphone Cracking Tech Begins Approval Process after Years of Operating Without City-Mandated Policy In November, as anti-genocide protesters began their advocacy at Oakland’s City Council to pass a resolution supporting a Gaza ceasefire, the OPD was quietly introducing a use policy for it’s

Worst Police Academy Enrollment in Years; Building Trades Fail to Link New Measure U Funding to Labor Agreement; Grand Opening/Closing for CHP "Surge"

Worst Police Academy Enrollment in Years; Building Trades Fail to Link New Measure U Funding to Labor Agreement; Grand Opening/Closing for CHP "Surge"

OPD Struggles with Worst Academy Performance in Years A staffing update at the Public Safety committee meeting Tuesday revealed that Oakland’s current police academy is struggling with one of the smallest class sizes in academy history; the low attendance follows several poorly attended and graduating Oakland police academies. The

What's Up at Council Committees This Week

Finance, Tuesday 9:30am Cancelled Public Works/OakDOT, Tuesday 11:30am Moeller Brothers Repair Contract The Committee will consider a three year, $1MM/year auto body/collision repair company with Moeller Brothers in San Leandro, the provider of those services for the City’s heavy and light vehicle fleet through