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​The Public Ethics Commission is currently reviewing how the City could redesign its campaign finance laws to expand citizen participation and equity in the electoral process and reduce the influence of big money in City politics.

​The Public Ethics Commission is proposing a revised policy to the City Council to reform the distribution and use of free tickets by Oakland City officials to ensure ticket distribution and use is for legitimate public purposes and complies with state and local ethics laws.

City of Oakland Launches New Mobile-friendly “Dot.Gov” Website

Free 90-minute walking tours of downtown Oakland will be offered every Wednesday and Saturday from May to October showcasing the city’s changing skyline, landmarks, churches and high-rises.

The City of Oakland announced Monday the launch of OAK 311, a new service to make it easier for Oaklanders to report problems and request infrastructure maintenance.

Learn more about the Five-Year Paving Plan and find out how you can stay connected to these streets as they get repaved

Oakland youth and young adults, ages 16-24, are being prepped forsummer employment by the City of Oakland and its partners in anticipation of the Earn& Learn East Bay Summer Youth Job Fair 2018.

The Public Ethics Commission led a variety of initiatives in 2017 intended to institutionalize government ethics inside City Hall and throughout City government.

April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocates focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide

The City of Oakland’s Human Service Department will be hosting its Annual Project Homeless Connect, taking place at the Saint Vincent de Paul Community Center located at 2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland.