THE WEEK OF APRIL 6-12 –OAKLAND– Regular council committee meetings, Tuesday, April 10, starts at 9:30 a.m. ➤Community & Economic Development Committee, 1:30 p.m. [ENTIRE AGENDA HERE]–CYPRESS MANDELA TRAINING CENTER– Councilmember Desley Brooks‘ controversial proposal to use funding derived from some voter-approved… Read More ›
rent review board
EBC AGENDA | SEPT 15-21 | OAKLAND public bank; FREMONT rent review ordinance; HAYWARD shuttle study; KHANNA town hall
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-21Without a doubt, affordable housing is the biggest issue facing the East Bay. Last week, the state legislature delivered some help to alleviate the crisis, but only time will tell if the wisdom of allowing developers… Read More ›
Palpable fears of rising rents and evictions move to San Leandro
San Leandro Mayor Pauline Cutter is skeptical about rent control despite a chorus of speakers Monday advocating for greater protections. SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL | After months of public comment and vetting, the San Leandro City Council approved this week… Read More ›
City Hall Insider: agenda notes from around the East Bay, Sept. 21-22
OAKLAND/Sept 21, 4 p.m.Major hearing on coal transport in West Oakland COAL TRAIN This may be one of the most important Oakland City Council meetings of the year and policy-wise very interesting. Start with the Oakland Army Base restoration which was… Read More ›