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Community Initiatives
Using the law as a powerful problem-solving tool and as a means to serve the community's interests. |
Community Outreach
The City Attorney's Office is committed to transparency in city government and constructive dialogue with Oakland residents.
The City Attorney Barbara J. Parker regularly attends meetings of NCPCs, business associations, churches and neighborhood groups to talk about issues in our community and initiatives from the City Attorney's Office.
To schedule a community meeting with the City Attorney, please call Alex Katz at (510) 238-3148. |
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Neighborhood Law Corps
Community Lawyers for Oakland
Oakland's community law unit puts attorneys in the streets to tackle drug houses, prostitution, slumlords, blight and other problems affecting the quality of life in our community. read more
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City Hall Reform
Campaign for City Hall Reforms
The City Attorney, the City Auditor Courtney Ruby and members of the City Council launched a campaign for five reforms to make city government more accountable, transparent and effective for the taxpayers of Oakland. read more
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Anti-Moth Spraying Coalition
Don't Spray First & Ask Questions Later
In 2008 the Oakland City Attorney's Office organized a coalition of Bay Area cities to oppose the state's moth spraying plan. The state planned to drop massive amounts of an untested chemical on Oakland and other cities prior to conducting an environmental review. read more
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