October 28, 2021
Dear Friend,

Happy Halloween! I wish all Oaklanders a fun and spooky weekend spent with your friends, family, and community. Check out this great list of upcoming Halloween events in Oakland (for kids and adults), and however you celebrate, please be safe this weekend.

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Oakland Love,
—Libby
MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF
Waterfront Ballpark Wins County Support
Let's go Oakland! Tuesday's vote by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors paves a clear path to keep the A's rooted in Oakland and build a world-class waterfront ballpark district that will benefit Bay Area residents for generations to come. This project creates 18 acres of new public parks along our waterfront, as well as desperately needed affordable housing and great union jobs—all while protecting our taxpayers from the mistakes of the past and keeping our Port thriving and active. The County's support makes it clear to Major League Baseball: Our region is all in to keep our beloved A's in Oakland.
I Got My Booster Shot—Get Yours!
A big boost for Oakland on Wednesday to host Gov. Gavin Newsom as we received our booster shots from Asian Health Services in Chinatown. Thank you to all of our community clinics who work hard every day to keep our families and friends safe, healthy, and vaccinated. Find more information below about whether you're eligible for a booster shot.
New Legislation to Expand Housing Innovations
On Tuesday, the City Council's Community & Economic Development Committee passed a set of proposed laws to legalize more types of housing in Oakland, expand rental protections for Oaklanders living in safe RVs on private property, and encourage innovation in housing construction. The Bay Area housing crisis has shown us that many of our zoning and building codes are outdated and no longer serve today's true housing needs. Oakland must bring more efficiency and flexibility to housing construction, and that's exactly what this legislation will do. The ordinance goes before the full City Council for adoption next week. Thank you to Councilmembers Dan Kalb and Sheng Thao for their partnership on this important legislation. To learn more:
Bulky Block Party This Saturday!
This Saturday, Oakland residents can dispose of large unwanted items at no charge! Swing by this month's Bulky Block Party at 7101 Edgewater Drive from 9am-1pm. Please bring a proof of residency. And remember: We have a new "five items or less" express lane!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Last Sunday, October 24 was Dr. Huey P. Newton Day in Oakland. I was honored to gather with so many Oaklanders, including Rep. Barbara Lee and Black Panther Party leader Ericka Huggins, to celebrate and unveil this beautiful new sculpture of Dr. Newton on 9th and Mandela in West Oakland.
COMMUNITY LINKS TO USE AND SHARE
  • Checkout Nearby Bay Area, a hyper-local shopping app and website that features products exclusively from Oakland and Bay Area businesses.


  • Get involved in Oakland Promise, an initiative dedicated to supporting Oakland students from cradle to career, by volunteering or becoming a mentor.

  • REMINDER: Despite the federal moratorium ending on 9/30, Oakland's eviction moratorium remains in place. Find rental resources here.

  • The Oakland Police Commission wants to hear your opinion about the empowerment of neighborhoods and the community's interest in partnering with OPD to create safe and equitable neighborhoods. Find a survey here.

  • Oakland entrepreneurs and business owners can now meet with City business support staff at 5 local libraries. Learn more here.

  • 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.