Dear Friend,
Alhough more than 80% of Oaklanders have now received at least one vaccine dose, this last week we saw the number of cases rise in Alameda County. We've been inspired to see young people pounding the pavement, encouraging members of our communities hardest-hit by COVID-19 and with the lowest vaccination rates to take this important step and get vaccinated. If you or anyone you know has not gotten your shot, please view the information below and share widely.
Welcome to the Mayor’s Weekly Briefing, your weekly Oakland news roundup. Please forward this to a friend. They may subscribe here.
Oakland Love,
—Libby
MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF
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A's Update: City Council Meeting July 20 to Vote on A's Ballpark Proposal |
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We are continuing to work closely with the A’s on a deal that is good for Oakland, good for the A’s, and good for our entire region. I remain committed to our shared vision of a world-class ballpark and waterfront development that creates affordable housing and public parks, connects downtown to the waterfront, brings great jobs to West Oakland, all while protecting the economic engine of our Port, and keeping our beloved A’s rooted in Oakland where they belong. We plan to have a non-binding term sheet for City Council to put to a vote on July 20.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework |
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Last week I joined the U.S. Conference of Mayors in urging Congress to move forward on developing and implementing the details of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework so it can be passed by the House and Senate. This package would be the largest long-term investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century—$1.2 trillion over eight years—to help make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and just.
For Oakland, it would help us reconnect our communities and would be a great opportunity to re-develop I-980. While an increased investment in human infrastructure is needed, including affordable housing, education, and childcare, this bill is a critical first step.
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Oakland Youth Athletes Make National News |
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Oakland athletes are doing big things on the national and world stages. Seth Evans, an 8th-grader at Madison Park Academy, won the gold medal in Olympic weightlifting for his age group this week. And Jalen Lewis, a junior at Bishop O'Dowd, became the youngest American basketball player ever to sign a professional contract. Oakland is so proud of these young superstars.
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Oakland Firefighter Visits White House |
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Firefighter and paramedic Gustavo Gonzalez (at center right) attended a celebration at the White House honoring front line workers and first responders over the Fourth of July weekend. Firefighter Paramedic Gonzalez was part of a delegation chosen by the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters to represent the Oakland Fire Department at the Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Thank you Firefighter Gonzalez for representing us in Washington and thank you to all of our first responders for your dedicated service to Oakland’s community.
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City Arts Grants Due Today! |
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Tell your friends, tell your family! City Arts Grant applications close today at 5 p.m. Cultural Funding Program grants are an important way that the City helps to support and nurture our arts community and cultural expressions of the many communities in Oakland’s neighborhoods.
Our beloved arts community has helped Oaklanders weather the pandemic through virtual programming, performances, stunning murals and other creative expressions.
Find more information about these grants along with the application form below. Applications are due today, July 15th at 5 p.m. PST.
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“Anybody that has been impacted by COVID that owes rent going back to last April... we will pay 100% of that rent. We will also pay 100% of it going forward through September.”
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Oakland's own MC Hammer at KMEL Summer Jam 1990 at Shoreline Ampitheatre, Mountain View.
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