Federal Deployment in Bay Area
The City of Oakland is aware of media reports that federal agents are being deployed to the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland remains a proud Sanctuary City committed to standing with our immigrant families. City leaders are actively monitoring this situation and are in touch with Oakland's state and federal delegation.
Added Homelessness Resources
Focus on securing Oakland’s fair share of money from Alameda County to address our homeless crisis
What We Accomplished
• Established Office of Homelessness Solutions to prevent homelessness, connect people to services, and help people find permanent housing
• Worked with community and Board of Supervisors to ensure 80% of Alameda County’s Measure W funds are dedicated to reducing homelessness
• Secured state Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention funding for affordable housing projects
• Joined Alameda County Conference of Mayors homelessness working group
• Partnered with Governor’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Alameda County, and city leaders for progress on homelessness solutions and trash removal
What's Coming
• Hiring Office of Homelessness Solutions leadership team
• Leveraging all available resources for proven solutions for homelessness and housing
• Ensuring the Home Together 2030 Plan, which will guide countywide resources for homelessness, is deeply informed by what works for Oaklanders
• Strengthening partnerships across County and City homelessness and housing teams