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Human Trafficking and Prostitution Reform

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Supportive (5)Opposed (1)Concerned (2)Neutral (1)

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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.

Public comments (9)

ConcernedAsada OlabalaFeb 17, 2026

Expressed frustration over city priorities and housing timelines, noting disparities in how different policy items are handled.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 8:04 →
ConcernedEdda JohnsonFeb 17, 2026

Voiced personal grievances regarding unaddressed property repairs and civil rights violations by city agencies.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 10:31 →
OpposedMr. HazardFeb 17, 2026

Criticized council priorities, arguing that fentanyl crises deserve more urgent attention than prostitution policy adjustments.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 13:00 →
SupportiveVanessa RussellFeb 17, 2026

Thanked the council for prioritizing the health and safety of human trafficking survivors through item 6.5.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:02:19 →
SupportiveJanice JacobsFeb 17, 2026

Praised the council's unanimous support for penalizing sex buyers and protecting youth from trafficking exploitation.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:06:11 →
SupportiveCrystal GoodFeb 17, 2026

Expressed gratitude for anti-trafficking efforts and highlighted shelter services provided to homeless youth in Jack London Square.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:07:30 →
SupportiveSean SullivanFeb 17, 2026

Applauded the council's legislation to establish punitive fines on sex buyers to fund youth support services.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:12:19 →
SupportiveMaribel TadeoFeb 17, 2026

Voiced support for penalizing sex solicitors and empowering survivors of gender-based violence.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:13:34 →
NeutralBlair BeekmanFeb 17, 2026

Discussed prostitution policy approaches and advocated for comprehensive, progressive solutions and better public meeting rules.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — February 17, 2026 · 1:23:55 →