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.
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CHARTER REFORM
Join Mayor Barbara Lee’s Charter Reform Working Group and Oakland City Council Members for Talk of the Town: Community Conversations on Charter Reform, facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Oakland and SPUR.
These community conversations are your opportunity to:
Learn what the City Charter is and how it shapes how Oakland is governed.
Share your ideas for improving how our city operates.
Help build a transparent, accountable government that works for everyone.
COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS
These community-centered forums are designed to elevate resident voices, build trust, and foster direct engagement with city leadership and public safety partners. The sessions provide space for residents to share concerns, offer ideas, and hear from officials about ongoing efforts to advance safety, economic opportunity, and equitable development across Oakland neighborhoods.
CEASEFIRE TEACH-IN SERIES
Join Mayor Barbara Lee, Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, Violence Prevention Chief Dr. Holly Joshi, and other public safety leaders for powerful Ceasefire Teach-Ins.
Hosted in partnership with the Mayor's Public Safety Working Group, these interactive sessions will unpack the data, stories, and strategies behind gun violence in Oakland— and how Ceasefire is evolving to meet today's challenges.