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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gary Payton Commemorative Street Renaming
The city approved renaming a portion of 40th Avenue to "Gary Payton Way" to honor NBA legend and Oakland native Gary Payton.
Moore Hope Plaza Renaming
The city council honored civil rights advocates Peggy Moore and Hope Wood by renaming the public plaza outside the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center "Moore Hope Plaza."
Acquisition of 3105 San Pablo Avenue for Hoover Branch Library
Community members and library advocates celebrated the approval to purchase a former market property on San Pablo Avenue to finally bring a public library back to West Oakland after decades without one.
Sausal Creek Watershed Land Acquisition
The city awarded Measure DD bond funds to help a local indigenous land trust acquire and restore property along Sausal Creek.