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2024 City of Oakland Disparity Study Final Report

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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveMichael BainesMar 3, 2026

Praised Dr. Ramsey's disparity study and shared his own success story growing a local black-owned contracting business.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:23:56 →
SupportiveKathy AdamsMar 3, 2026

Demanded formal acceptance of the disparity study, a business-led task force, and a 60-day implementation roadmap.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:32:41 →
ConcernedAnnabelle GoodrichMar 3, 2026

Highlighted difficulties faced by Black-owned catering businesses in securing city contracts and local support.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:37:10 →
ConcernedRoxanne MosleyMar 3, 2026

Shared struggles as a Black restaurant owner facing high lease pressures at Seminary Point and called for local protections.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:40:52 →
SupportiveChadwick SpellMar 3, 2026

Urged the council to accept the disparity study and immediately establish a business-led advisory commission.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:47:01 →
SupportiveBrenda Harbin ForteMar 3, 2026

Urged immediate council action on the disparity study on behalf of the NAACP Oakland branch.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:50:30 →
ConcernedLynn TurnerMar 3, 2026

Expressed heartbreak over disparity study findings and called for strict performance-based enforcement and local goals.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 2:53:04 →
SupportivePaul CobbMar 3, 2026

Praised Dr. Ramsey's report and urged an end to studying disparities without actionable enforcement.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 3:04:36 →