City of Oakland California

Over the past several weeks of negotiations, the City of Oakland and the OPOA worked in close proximity to consider a host of offers and counter-offers. Unfortunately, the parties were not able to reach agreement. Due to budget considerations, the City will move forward with planned lay-offs of 80 police officers. more »

At an 11:00 a.m. media conference today, Mayor Ron Dellums praised Oakland community members—young people, social justice advocates, faith leaders and the business community—for coming together as a community to express their pain in response to the Mehserle verdict with passion, dignity and peace. He also lauded the efforts of the Oakland Police Department for showing great restraint and respect for people’s civil rights. He credited community partnerships and the professionalism of the police department with facilitating peaceful expressions following the announcement of the verdict. more »

We greet the announcement of this verdict with great anticipation. The community is approaching this moment with a mixture of pain, fear, anger, passion, empathy and hope. Voices are crying out for justice. more »

On June 10, 2010, the trial started for former BART officer, Johannes Mehserle, for the death of Oscar Grant. The tragic event was felt deeply within the community and was followed by protests which resulted in civil unrest, violence and vandalism. We anticipate protests following the reading of the verdict. The Oakland Police Department has taken the following steps to prepare for any possible civil unrest: training officers, shifting resources and identifying mutual aid options. more »

On June 10, 2010, the trial started for former BART officer, Johannes Mehserle, for the death of Oscar Grant. The tragic event was felt deeply within the community and was followed by protests, which resulted in civil unrest, violence and vandalism. We anticipate protests following the reading of the verdict. The Oakland Police Department has taken the following steps to prepare for any possible civil unrest: training officers, shifting resources and identifying mutual aid options. more »

Message from Mayor Ron Dellums and Chief Batts on a United Oakland: We are united as a city and a community, and we are dedicated to ensuring the safe expressions of emotions during this difficult time. We are asking for the community to come together, look out for one another, and stay safe. We will not tolerate destruction or violence. We live here, and we love Oakland. more »

As previously announced, due to budget cutbacks, the City of Oakland will suspend administrative and other city services on Friday, July 2, 2010 as agreed to by all civilian employee unions in order to balance the City’s 2009-2011 budget. City offices will also be closed Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day. more »

Message from Mayor Ron Dellums and Chief Batts on a United Oakland: We are united as a city and a community, and we are dedicated to ensuring the safe expressions of emotions during this difficult time. We are asking for the community to come together, look out for one another, and stay safe. We will not tolerate destruction or violence. We live here, and we love Oakland. more »

Notification of Construction on Hudson Street – Temporary Changes to Casual Carpool, Sidewalks and Parking more »

Thoâng ñieäp cuûa Thò Tröôûng Ron Dellums vaø Caûnh Saùt Tröôûng Batts veà Oakland Thoáng Nhaát: Chuùng toâi ñoaøn keát thaønh moät thaønh phoá vaø moät coäng ñoàng, vaø chuùng toâi noã löïc ñaûm baûo vieäc baøy toû tình caûm moät caùch an toaøn trong thôøi gian khoù khaên naøy. Chuùng toâi hieåu raèng coäng ñoàng ñang ñau buoàn, vaø chuùng toâi ñoàng haønh vôùi nhau trong vaán ñeà naøy. Chuùng ta seõ cuøng nhau vöôït qua vaán ñeà naøy. more »