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Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Public comments (14)

OpposedSarah AmirSep 15, 2026

Criticized the city's homelessness emergency declarations while continuing encampment sweeps and criminalization.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — September 15, 2026 · 2:06:21 →
ConcernedDeidre DunniganJan 20, 2026

Explained how delayed contracts and reimbursements slow down exits from homelessness.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:31:05 →
ConcernedDenisha DavisJan 20, 2026

Addressed funding delays impacting rapid rehousing clients and frontline nonprofit staff.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:27:34 →
ConcernedEdita Kelly-SmithJan 20, 2026

Urged immediate release of owed funds to EOCP and reliable reimbursement timelines.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:28:44 →
ConcernedMarcelo JaimeJan 20, 2026

Emphasized that funding delays directly impact shelter and support services for vulnerable residents.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:29:53 →
ConcernedRuben Adrian Martinez-RamirezJan 20, 2026

Highlighted the strain on transitional housing services when city funding is delayed.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:32:15 →
ConcernedCarmen Marie HidalgoJan 20, 2026

Reported that nonpayment of city funds nearly displaced 80 families, though staff prevented returns to homelessness.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:33:24 →
ConcernedFelicia AndersonJan 20, 2026

Stated that funding issues threaten nutritional meal services for over 250 shelter residents daily.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:34:41 →
ConcernedRashard DavisJan 20, 2026

Stated that payroll at EOCP has been delayed multiple times due to missing city payments, violating labor codes.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:35:48 →
ConcernedJoy EppelJan 20, 2026

Expressed frustration over not receiving pay while working to provide food and services for the shelter.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:36:57 →
ConcernedSandra WilliamsJan 20, 2026

Stated HR challenges at EOCP due to delayed city payments for provided services.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:38:06 →
ConcernedMichael CangejaJan 20, 2026

Reported that organization checks have bounced due to a lack of funding resulting from unpaid city bills.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:21:04 →
ConcernedCharles UsuiJan 20, 2026

Stated that EOCP is close to shutting down with nearly half a million dollars in outstanding bills owed by the city.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:21:04 →
OpposedAnita RobertsJan 20, 2026

Charged that payment delays and unexecuted contracts in 2025 were retaliatory, putting 128 jobs at risk.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — January 20, 2026 · 2:41:31 →