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Oakland

Making Oakland’s Government Work

In-Person Forum

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Oakland City Hall

Photo by Sergio Ruiz for SPUR

This event will look at the challenges that SPUR raised in its 2021 report Making Government Work and explore how city governance can adapt to meet the needs of Oaklanders. We will explore past efforts to revise Oakland’s charter, and the unique structure (neither a “strong” mayor or council-manager form of government) that has been left in the wake of those decisions. Panelists will explore Oakland’s current structure, look at models in other cities, and discuss changes to the charter that are needed to make government work better.

Speakers:

  • Nicole Neditch / Governance and Economy Policy Director, SPUR
  • Pat Martel / ICMA West Coast, Regional Director
  • Helen Hutchison / Executive Director, League of Women Voters of California

 

Read the second article of our three-part series on how Oakland can close its structural deficit and move toward fiscal solvency and economic growth.

Location

Block Community Hub
1955 Broadway, Suite B
Oakland, CA 94612
Email
[email protected]

Admission

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Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.