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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Parkland Sale to School District
Oakland is moving to sell part of Garfield Park to the school district, and community groups are worried they could lose access to the field. If you use that park, this is one to watch.
Council Member Pay Raises
Oakland council members may get raises to about $108K, even though the city is ranked California’s worst-run and is already struggling with basic services. If approved, the people deciding city priorities would get a pay bump while residents wait for fixes.
Increasing Civil Penalties for Nuisance Properties
The council advanced an ordinance to raise maximum daily fines for continuous property nuisances and code violations from $1,000 to $10,000 to deter bad actors who treat fines as a cost of doing business.
Police Commission Selection Slate Rejection
The council confirmed two new police commissioners amidst heavy public debate over the selection process and community oversight independence.