At-Large Council Member· 2025-2029
Rowena Brown
Oakland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:03
- Avg per meeting
- 5:28
- Segments
- 978
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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)
Police Commission Selection Slate Rejection
There is no direct taxpayer cost tied to this appointment, though commission policies can influence future city safety budgets.
Police Overtime Tracking and Audit Implementation
The contract commits significant ongoing funds, including a 14% salary increase over five years and longevity bonuses offset partially by employee healthcare and pension contributions.
Community Violence Reduction Plan
Allocates $38.1 million in Measure NN funds over the grant term.
police misconduct
The city could face a massive payout and higher insurance costs if the victim's family wins a wrongful death lawsuit.
911 emergency system outage
Oakland could face repair and upgrade costs, overtime, liability exposure, and long-term spending to make sure 911 doesn’t fail again.
Police Oversight and Accountability Funding
Involves administrative funding allocations and oversight operational costs.
International Boulevard Temporary Street Closures
Illegal Dumping Expenditure Action (IDEA) Plan
Allocation of $1,100,000 from Fund 1720 (Comprehensive Cleanup Fund).
Gender-Affirming Care Resolution and Healthcare Access
Human Trafficking and Prostitution Reform
Generates revenue through fines to fund a human trafficking survivor support program.
Nonprofit Funding Delays and Operational Impacts
Impacts organizational solvency and employee payroll for key homeless service providers.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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