Archive - Empower Oakland

What’s in Oakland’s new budget — and what comes next

A step in the right direction, but still not quite the strategic reset Oakland needs

Jun 18

What to make of Oakland’s latest budget drama?

Oakland has plenty of money. But it spends it poorly.

Jun 1

May 2025

What is going on with Oakland public schools?

Oakland fired its superintendent, teachers almost went on strike, and afterschool funding could be cut by up to 80% — all in the past month

May 18

April 2025

March 2025

Takeaways from Oakland’s mayoral debate

Comparing Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee on the budget, public safety, and local economy

Mar 16

Watch Oakland's only mayoral debate on Tuesday 3/11

This week Black Action Alliance and Empower Oakland are hosting the only mayoral debate ahead of the April 15 special election.

Mar 9

Why Oaklanders should vote YES for the sales tax increase

When Oaklanders vote in the April 15 special election, they won’t just choose a new mayor and District 2 council member — they’ll also decide on Measure…

Mar 6

February 2025

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