Happy Pride!

I’m proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, expansive gender expression and the freedom to love and form our families. Pride Month was kicked off at City Hall by raising the Pride Flag as a symbol for justice. It’s important to remember that Pride is not just a celebration and parade — it is an act of resistance. Let’s continue to be united in pride as we value all members of our community, and affirm the right of everyone to have their bodily autonomy, and self-determination honored.

District 6 Budget Town Hall Update

Thank you to everyone who participated in person at the D6 Budget Town Hall and engaged the City’s Budget Process. For those of you who attended online, I appreciate your patience bearing with my office through the audio and technical issues. We plan to improve on our efforts hosting hybrid meetings in the future. In the meantime, you are encouraged to continue learning more about the Mayor’s Proposed Two-Year Budget to close an historic $360 million deficit without layoffs, streamline City services, and make much-needed investments in key community priorities. The budget process culminates at the end of the month when the City Council adopts the final budget, which establishes a 2-year spending plan. Please stay involved in upcoming City Council meetings.


  • June 14, 4pm @ City Hall: Special Council Meeting on Council President Bas’ Budget Amendments
  • June 26, 4pm @ City Hall: Special Meeting to Approve Balanced Budget
  • June 28 4pm @ City Hall: Special Council Meeting to Approve Balanced Budget, if needed.

Juneteenth

Celebrating the Journey of Justice, Resilience, and Progress


On June 19,1865 Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas — two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation — with news that the enslaved were now free. However, we know many of those enslaved continued to be denied their freedom, even while legally emancipated. Juneteenth is a day that honors the spirit of Black freedom and Black resistance. It moves us one step of an ongoing journey to collective freedom. The Raising of the Juneteenth Flag will be Monday, June, 12 at 11am at City Hall. As we continue celebrating Liberation Month, here is what's happening at Liberation Park this weekend.


Good Neighbors Stay Safe

Thank you to College Park and Maxwell Park residents for meeting with me and my staff earlier this year to report concerns about possible stolen cars and chop shop activity in the neighborhood. Your efforts to look out for each other and report suspicious activity is key to how we can prevent and stop crime. Due to your diligence Oakland Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office recently took action and tow trucks were busy for hours removing car parts, dismantled vehicles, illegally parked cars, and abandoned trucks. Please continue to reach out to my office and work together to keep each other safe.


  • 510-777-3333 (OPD non emergency)
  • 311 to report blight illegal dumping and abandoned cars
  • 911 for emergencies

Oakland Launches Rent Registry

News from: Oakland Housing & Community Development Department 



​​​​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

June 2023 

 

Oakland Launches Rent Registry   


Owners of covered rental units must report

rent and tenancy data annually: Deadline to register is July 3, 2023  


Oakland – The City of Oakland has launched the Rent Registry, a secure online database that allows property owners and managers to register rental units as required by Oakland’s 2022 Rent Registry Ordinance. 

The Rent Registry can be accessed here: 

www.rentregistry.oaklandca.gov/.  

Ben at the Ballpark

Benjamin Smith, a district 6 resident enjoyed a day at the Oakland Coliseum. Ben and his son Sir Royal attended the D6 Town Hall and were selected for A's tickets from my office. Thanks for your participation and sharing ideas about how we can make meaningful changes to our community.


Check out this month's MPERT tip! We have all heard about the need for one, but have you actually prepared your GO-BAG?  It’s easy, why not do it this weekend?  Here’s 10 ideas to get started:


1. Flashlight & Extra batteries

2. Gloves

3. Dust Mask

4. Paper Maps for evacuation

5. Underwear

6. Battery or Hand Crank Radio

7. Emergency contact numbers

8. First Aid Kit

9. Snacks & water

10. Medicine

Find more ideas at: https://www.ready.gov/kit.
Bulky Block Party - Every Last Saturday of the Month


Click here to learn more

Looking for things to do? Check out Fun Events happening in the Town!


Volunteering for National Night Out

Neighborhood Services is looking for volunteers to help with preparing for national night out. Read the letter and waiver form. Please contact Lisa Jue, Neighborhood Services Coordinator at 510.238.3102 or [email protected] if you are interested or share with those who may be interested.


1. National Night Out Stuffing Packets

Date: July 13

Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM

Location: 250 Frank H Ogawa

 

2. National Night Out Outreach

Date: July 20

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Location: TBD

 

Contact Our Team

You can reach our City Hall office

(510) 238-7006

Council member Kevin Jenkins [email protected]

Patricia Brooks, Chief of Staff [email protected]

Lina Hancock, Community Engagement Manager [email protected]

Gabriela Vivas-Suarez, Constituent Liaison [email protected]

Linda Handy, Liaison to the Senior Community and Maxwell Park [email protected]

Kamika Dunlap, Communications Director [email protected]


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