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Open Government Program

Implicit in the democratic process is the notion that government should be accountable for its actions. In order to verify accountability, individuals must have access to government files. Such access permits checks against the arbitrary exercise of official power and secrecy in the political process.

— California Supreme Court

The City Attorney's Open Government Program is designed to ensure that the citizens of Oakland have full access to information about their City, and that the business of City government is conducted in the light of day.

For assistance, contact: Mark Forte, Open Government Coordinator
E-mail: mforte@oaklandcityattorney.org
Phone: (510) 238-2960
Fax: (510) 238-6500
Address: 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

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