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Real Property Transfer Tax Foreclosure Exception Ballot Measure
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Public comments (5)
NeutralAnne JenksJul 7, 2026
Emphasized the need to prevent foreclosures rather than just taxing them.
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026 · 1:16:34 →SupportiveRobert OpadakaJul 7, 2026
Supported the transfer tax measure to capture revenue from rising commercial and residential foreclosures.
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026 · 1:17:21 →SupportiveKathy LeonardJul 7, 2026
Expressed frustration with corporate hedge funds buying up foreclosed starter homes.
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026 · 1:19:00 →SupportiveJosephine GuzmanJul 7, 2026
Thanked council leadership for stakeholder engagement on behalf of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce.
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026 · 1:20:02 →SupportiveDan KalbJul 7, 2026
Urged support for the measure to close tax loopholes for large banks and incentivize loan modifications.
Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council/Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board — July 7, 2026 · 1:23:50 →