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In midst of this recession many urban cities across the State are facing the worst budget gaps in over three decades; Oakland faces a projected shortfall of over $70 million or about 20 percent of the general fund budget. As a community we will be facing many tough decisions over the next three months. The chart above shows how the general fund was divided in our current budget.
Under the City Charter the Mayor proposes the City Budget and the City Council, which has the final say and authority, must pass a budget by June 30th. The Mayor and City Council Members will hold joint hearings in April before he releases his proposed budget on May 13. I will attend all three town hall meetings below:
Under the City Charter the Mayor proposes the City Budget and the City Council, which has the final say and authority, must pass a budget by June 30th. The Mayor and City Council Members will hold joint hearings in April before he releases his proposed budget on May 13. I will attend all three town hall meetings below:
- Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 pm, East Oakland Senior Center, 9255 Edes Avenue
- Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm, Brewer Middle School,* 3748 13th Avenue
- Monday, April 27, 6:30 pm, Lakeside Garden Center,* 666 Bellevue Avenu
* Call to confirm location.
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