Ken Houston

corruption trial

Taxpayers are on the hook for the court costs of a high-profile federal trial that could drag on for weeks.

City of Refuge Sanctuary Ordinance

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Data Center Moratorium and Technological Development

Data centers threaten to spike local utility rates and strain municipal electrical and water infrastructure.

Increasing Civil Penalties for Nuisance Properties

Potential increased revenue from fines, though intended primarily as a deterrent.

Police Surveillance Technology Contracts (Cellebrite and Peregrine)

Allocates $140,000 for Cellebrite and up to $1,024,000 for Peregrine.

minimum wage

Local businesses are going to face drastically higher operating costs, which will likely get passed on to consumers through higher prices.

airport management investigation

Abusing overtime costs the airport extra cash, which could ultimately lead to higher fees for travelers or a hit to city funds.

legal defense

City taxpayers could end up footing the bill if municipal resources or extra security are drawn into the fallout from the former mayor's protracted legal defense.

building code adoption

Your project may cost more upfront to meet the new code, though efficiency and safety upgrades can pay off over time.

Consolidation Of The City Of Oakland's November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

Reimbursement Resolution, General Obligation Bonds

Consolidation of November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

State Farm General Insurance Company V. City Of Oakland, Et Al.