New MOBN! Guest Post at A Better Oakland
Mayor Quan promised a proposed budget would be released in March. Instead, she issued a report telling us the City's finances are bleak and the City has cut a lot…
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April 4, 2011
What Happened At the MOBN! / EBYD Meeting — The Short Version
Many thanks to the guest speakers at Sunday’s event, City Council Member Ignacio de la Fuente, City Attorney John Russo and City Auditor Courtney Ruby. Thanks to everyone who gave…
February 22, 2011
Budgeting for the Unexpected
by Nicolas Heidorn Nicolas Heidorn is a board member nominee of Make Oakland Better Now! A Rainy Day Fund proposal will be on the agenda at the joint Make Oakland…
February 17, 2011
What Is The “PFRS” Obligation, And How Should Oakland Address It?
by Nathan Stalnaker Nathan Stalnaker is a board member of Make Oakland Better Now! Oakland's PFRS obligation will be on the agenda at the joint Make Oakland Better Now! East…
February 15, 2011
Make Oakland Better Now! and the East Bay Young Democrats Present: Make Oakland Work Better Now! Overhauling Oakland’s Budget
In the weeks and months ahead, our Mayor and City Council will be making critical budget decisions that will have a profound impact to Oakland citizens for years to come.…
February 6, 2011
Time For Oakland And Its Cops To Start Talking
Many Oaklanders breathed a sigh of relief when Chief Batts announced he was not going to San Jose. But most of us understand he won't be long for Oakland unless…
January 31, 2011
Fact Checking The Mayoral Candidates’ Positions, Part Seven: Creating A Business-Friendly Environment
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local (Editor's note: Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! - MOBN! - have teamed up to take a close look at the…
November 1, 2010
Fact Checking The Mayoral Candidates’ Positions, Part Six: Getting it Done
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local (Editor's note: Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! - MOBN! - have teamed up to take a close look at the…
October 31, 2010
Fact Checking The Mayoral Candidates’ Positions, Part Five: Public Works
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local (Editor's note: Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! - MOBN! - have teamed up to take a close look at the…
October 29, 2010
Fact Checking The Mayoral Candidates’ Positions, Part Four: Police Officer Layoffs
By Jennifer Inez Ward, Contributing Editor, Oakland Local Oakland Local and Make Oakland Better Now! have teamed up to take a close look at the accuracy of candidates’ responses to an…
October 28, 2010