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Progressive Business Tax Proposal

The proposed November 2022 Ballot Measure, introduced by Councilmembers Bas, Fife, Thao and Kalb, was unanimously voted for placement on the ballot by Council on May 26, 2022. It would [1] modernize Oakland’s 20-year-old, regressive business tax structure, and [2] raise nearly $22 million to protect and expand essential city services to address homelessness, fix and clean our streets, and provide tax relief and COVID recovery support to more than 20,000 struggling small businesses, many owned by women and people of color.

Proof of Vaccination Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is designed to help business operators, event organizers, and patrons at the impacted locations understand how to comply with the proof of vaccination ordinance and implement this public health and safety measure. These FAQs reflect the changes made by CIty Council in May 2022.

Public Artist Training - Demystifying Public Art Webinars

In 2021, the Oakland Public Art Program staff and the Public Art Administrators Network of Northern CA (NorCal PAAN) launched a series of free webinars for artists to provide insight into the field of public art. The series was designed to demystify the field and open the door to a wide range of artists with diverse backgrounds and artistic expressions. Each virtual workshop featured presentations by three accomplished public artists and moderated by experienced public art administrators. Hosted on San Francisco Arts Commission's website.

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