Oakland's proposed budget makes cuts, but not at public safety's expense

Oakland Budget Keeps Fire Stations Closed, Police Cuts in Place Despite New Sales Tax

Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins said the budget is “Oakland’s pathway to fiscal stability.”

Oakland mayor’s two-year budget calls for layoffs but spares police officer cuts

OAKLAND — Faced with a crushing financial deficit totaling $265 million over the next two years, Oakland’s interim mayor proposed a budget Monday that includes dozens of layoffs and the freezing of hundreds of other positions. But the two-year budget spares the city’s police and fire departments from further staffing cuts. Councilmember Kevin Jenkins — serving as the city’s acting leader before Mayor-elect Barbara Lee is sworn in later this mont…

New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts

New Oakland budget would slash unfilled jobs to avoid public safety cuts Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins’ proposed budget mostly maintains spending on core city services. But it relies on a $40 million parcel tax that has yet to go before voters.

Oakland's proposed budget makes cuts, but not at public safety's expense

Oakland's interim mayor says his plans for balancing the city's budget include a focus on reducing spending while improving public safety.

Oakland’s interim mayor delivers budget proposal to tackle massive deficit, preserve core city services

Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins delivered a nearly $4.4 billion, two-year budget proposal to the City Council Monday, emphasizing the need to protect police and fire services while simultaneously tackling a massive budget deficit. Along with the draft budget documents, Jenkins delivered a letter to the Council laying out in broad strokes his vision for the city’s financial life, including how he’ll eliminate an estimated $268 million deficit…