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Public Safety and Cleanliness Parcel Tax Ballot Measure

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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveAntoinette BlueMar 3, 2026

Expressed strong support for the revenue measure on behalf of SEIU Local 1021, highlighting the need to fund 911 dispatchers and core city services.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 16:05 →
SupportiveGabe MaciasMar 3, 2026

Urged the council to prioritize addressing illegal dumping and support placing the revenue measure on the June ballot.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 16:57 →
SupportiveSeth OyerMar 3, 2026

Thanked voters and the council for supporting fire safety and maintaining firehouse staffing through the parcel tax measure.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 17:58 →
SupportiveElizabeth StageMar 3, 2026

Voiced support for the parcel tax to provide stable revenue for 911 call centers and fire safety.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 19:00 →
OpposedMr. HazardMar 3, 2026

Criticized the parcel tax as an unfair burden on property owners and argued that past ballot measures have not met their mandates.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 20:00 →
ConcernedDavid BoatwrightMar 3, 2026

Raised concerns about public transparency and how fund allocation details are determined after ballot measures pass.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 15:32 →
ConcernedDerek BarnesMar 3, 2026

Urged fiscal caution and asked for guardrails on revenue measures amid changing economic conditions.

* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — March 3, 2026 · 23:59 →