Dear Friend,
Recent CDC data shows that California, despite having the largest population, has the lowest COVID rate of any state in the country. And in Oakland, our case rate is even lower. Let's continue to lead, listen to the science, and use common sense. Together, let's beat this virus for good.
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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
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Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in East Oakland |
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Housing is health. On Monday, we broke ground at 95th Ave. and International Blvd. on 55 new housing units for East Oaklanders and unsheltered residents. This project, which includes a health clinic on the ground level, is the result of Better Neighborhoods Same Neighbors, an initiative led by our community for our community. Thanks to all of our partners who made this project possible.
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Oakland to Re-House 1,500 Unsheltered Residents |
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Also on Monday, soon after breaking ground on 95th and International, Oakland announced our partnership with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge to launch House America, a national effort to address homelessness that will re-house 1,500 Oaklanders and build 132 new units of permanent affordable housing in 16 months.
We cannot address physical and mental health unless we create housing first. House America is a historic investment into our cities, and we plan to demonstrate how the extraordinary resources that HUD has provided, particularly the emergency housing choice vouchers, can rapidly move people off the streets and into safe, affordable, and dignifed housing. #HousingFirst
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Fighting Hate Crimes With Attorney General Bonta |
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On Tuesday, we were honored to host AG Rob Bonta in Oakland for a roundtable discussion as he works to prevent hate crimes across California. Thank you to our beautiful community leaders who shared their stories, their wisdom, and their strategies to create a better future.
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A's Fans Celebrate #OaklandUndivided |
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Monday night was #OaklandUndivided Night at the A's game, celebrating a truly transformational project in our city. This statistic bears repeating: when the pandemic began, only 12% of Oakland students from low-income backgrounds had a computer and internet connectivity at home. That number is now 98%. Thanks to all those who have worked tirelessly to help close the digital divide in Oakland. #OaklandUndividedFOREVER
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Betty Reid Soskin, America's oldest park ranger, turned 100 yesterday. Read a profile of Ms. Soskin, who grew up in Oakland and graduated from Castlemont High, and her incredible life below.
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Harvest moon at the Mormon Temple. Shot by Vincent James. |
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COMMUNITY LINKS TO USE AND SHARE |
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- Oakland entrepreneurs and business owners can now meet with City business support staff at 5 local libraries. Learn more here.
- Provide input to the Oakland Redistricting Commission by filling out this survey. Redistricting is vital to our democratic process, and it's important to make your voice heard.
- Learn about red flag warnings and and why they matter in Oakland, and visit the City's red flag warning website for updates on fire danger.
- Access a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccine record here.
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