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FY 2013-15 Proposed Policy Budget

On Wednesday, April 17, Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Deanna J. Santana released the City of Oakland’s FY 2013-15 Proposed Policy Budget. Click here to visit our Budget Page and view:

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Posted 5-21-2013

National Public Works Week 2013

The City of Oakland’s Public Works Agency joins thousands of other agencies this week in marking the 53rd annual National Public Works Week. Public Works Week is a special opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding about the importance of a well-maintained infrastructure for public health, community wellbeing and safety and the essential role public works plays in the stewardship of the city. more »

City Council

The City Council is Oakland’s legislative body. Its eight members are directly elected by Oakland voters—one representative from each of seven districts and one at-large representative. To find out who your City Councilmember is, use our Council District Locator.

Love Our Lake Day - June 9

Photo of front of Love Our Lake Day postcard

From 11 am to 4 pm, come play in the car-free streets & parks surrounding Lake Merritt – transformed through Measure DD!

Pedal and paddle the lake at Oaklavia – Oakland Sunday Streets
Grand opening of Lake Merritt Boulevard at 2 pm
Enjoy live entertainment by Oakland artists
Children’s activities
Oakland food trucks
Information booths and photographs on the many transformative Measure DD projects

Click here to read the Calendar Listing. Click here to view the postcard. Click here to view the poster. Click here to read the media release.

Public Safety

Public safety is our number one priority. The City of Oakland is seeking input from neighbors across the city on public safety priorities to incorporate into a comprehensive crime reduction and suppression strategic plan. A series of town hall meetings will be led by the renowned consulting team, Strategic Policy Partnership, and are structured as a conversation between Neighbors and City Leaders. The next town hall meeting is scheduled for May 9 and is a special meeting for youth.

For a comprehensive list of public safety services and resources, visit our Public Safety page.

Equal Access Survey

The Equal Access Office is conducting a survey to find out where we need to improve our services to help constituents that speak little or no English. We are looking forward your input.

La Oficina de Acceso Equitativo está llevando a cabo una encuesta para saber si necesitamos mejorar nuestros servicios en su idioma. Esperamos sus sugerencias.

平等使用服務辦事處現正進行問卷調查，以評估如何改善對

說有限英語及不說英語的市民的服務。盼望能聽到您的意見。

Oakland Ranked #5 Place to Visit in the World!

Oakland ranked as the 5th most desirable destination to visit this year in The New York Times piece on “The 45 Places to Go in 2012.” Oakland placed between #4 London and #6 Tokyo in the coveted list and was the highest ranked North American city. Click here to read the article.

The original story generated signficant local and national press coverage. Here's a sampling of some of the coverage as well as a list of other accolades bestowed on Oakland.

SeeClickFix

The City of Oakland is offering a new tool that streamlines the process of reporting a problem. SeeClickFix is an online and mobile tool that helps residents report and track non-emergency problems, such as graffiti, illegal dumping or potholes. With apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, and a Web interface that is simple and intuitive, users can submit a report with a photo, track requests and monitor local activity.

Visit Oakland Public Works website for more information >

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Explore Oakland!

Arts. Culture. Shopping. Celebrate Oakland’s diversity. Shopping locally keeps your tax dollars from your purchases in Oakland. Take the Oakland Grown Challenge. Visit these sites for the latest eats, cultural attractions and happenings all over town.

Now is a Great Time to Invest in Oakland

Photo of business people at the Oakland Business Assistance Center.

With the economy showing signs of recovery, now is a great time to invest in Oakland. The City offers a wide range of assistance and programs to help your business grow and prosper in Oakland.

Sustainable Oakland

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Nationally recognized as one of America’s greenest cities, Oakland’s award-winning leadership demonstrates our pledge to build an ecologically sustainable, economically dynamic and socially equitable future for our community. View a list of local green resources in Oakland, or learn more about Sustainable Oakland.

Economic Stimulus

Learn about the many opportunities through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to build on existing innovations in Oakland, leverage additional resources, and develop Oakland as a model city. The ARRA represents the most ambitious effort to stimulate the economy in our nation's history. Visit the City's Stimulus website.

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