What Agreements Did the City Make With The Unions?
We know that City Council is hoping to vote on a budget today at 4:30. We know that the budget depends on the agreements reached with all five of Oakland's…
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June 30, 2011
Oakland Close to Having A Budget; Now The Hard Work Of Reform Begins
Last Friday afternoon, three budget balancing proposals were posted on the City’s web site and placed on the agenda for tonight’s special City Council meeting. One was offered by City…
June 28, 2011
Oakland Welcomes Appointees to Critical Posts
Make Oakland Better Now! would like to extend a big, hearty congratulations to two recent appointees to Oakland’s city government: Barbara Parker – Acting City Attorney Outgoing City Attorney John…
June 23, 2011
Can Oakland Balance Its Budget By Amending Voter Mandates?
In a recent San Francisco Chronicle article by Matthai Kuruvila, Mayor Quan was quoted as saying she “just didn’t have time” to put reforms on the ballot.” In several recent…
June 7, 2011
How Does Oakland’s Budget Compare to Budgets From Comparably Sized Cities?
This month, Oakland’s City Council will be considering one or more of the three budget proposals submitted on April 29 by Mayor Jean Quan. Mayor Quan has named the three…
June 2, 2011