September 2, 2021
Dear Friend,

Across the country, areas with higher levels of vaccination have some of the lowest COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Vaccines work, and I'm grateful that here in Oakland, 86% of eligible residents have a first dose.

To get vaccinated, you can visit this site or call 510-208-4VAX. For an in-home vaccination, call 1-833-422-4255 or visit www.myturn.ca.gov

Welcome to the Mayor’s Weekly Briefing, your weekly Oakland news roundup. Please forward this to a friend. They may subscribe here. If you have a second, please fill out this survey to help us reach all Oaklanders.

Oakland Love,
—Libby
MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF
More Affordable Housing Breaks Ground
On Thursday, I was honored to join the Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing for the groundbreaking of Casa Sueños, an 181-unit affordable housing complex. Casa Sueños will be a vital part of the Fruitvale Transit Village, and will house Oakland families and essential workers near jobs, transportation, and social services. This transit-oriented development is a testament to the power of partnerships and is a proud moment for Fruitvale and for our entire city.

Oakland Firefighters Depart for Hurricane Ida
Help is on the way. On Monday, sixteen Oakland firefighters with California Task Force 4 departed for Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Ida. We thank the courageous members of this team and look forward to their safe return. If you are able, please consider donating to support rescue and relief efforts.

Visiting La Clínica Vaccination Site With Gov. Newsom
It was great to host Governor Newsom at La Clínica de la Raza's testing and vaccination site on Tuesday. 86% of all eligible Oaklanders have received their first dose of the vaccine, while California continues to lead the nation with 48 million vaccinations. Thank you to our frontline community healers and healthcare workers who have been working nonstop to save lives and provide testing and vaccines to Oakland's community.
Oakland To Mandate Vaccines For City Workers
Last week, the City of Oakland released a proposal to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for City employees. Many cities across California have put in place vaccination mandates, so it is only natural that Oakland would do the same. Vaccinations are our way out of this pandemic, and we'll continue to follow the science.
Allen Temple Hosts Drive-Thru COVID Testing
Allen Temple Baptist Church is hosting drive-thru COVID testing on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10-4. Testing is quick, easy, and free!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Sunset at the Port of Oakland. Wildfire smoke can impact some more than others, so please monitor air quality forecasts to stay healthy, Oakland.
COMMUNITY LINKS TO USE AND SHARE


  • Watch the first in a series of videos on updates to the City's General Plan. This process is vital for a city that works for all Oaklanders.

  • The Oakland Museum of California is extending its hours, and is now open Wednesday-Sunday from 11-5. Pick a date to visit here.

  • Access a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccine record here.