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Libby,
The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Loan Debt Relief applications are now live, and the process takes 2 minutes! To apply, you need only your name, social security number, phone number, and email, with no login required. Eligible applicants can get up to $10,000 in debt relief and up to $20,000 in debt relief if you received a Federal Pell Grant in college.
Apply right now at studentaid.gov and help spread the word!
Welcome to the Mayor’s Weekly Briefing, your weekly Oakland news roundup. You can read, subscribe, and catch up on past newsletters at our newsletter homepage on the City of Oakland website.
In community,
—Libby
MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF
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Earthquake Safety PSA:
Join us at 10:20 AM as Oakland practices Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Today is International Shakeout Day, when millions of people throughout the nation and in several countries around the globe are asked to participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. During the drills, participants practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”, the recommended safety action to take during an earthquake. This year, on October 20th, at 10:20am in Oakland, city staff and officials, along with community organizations will be conducting a 3-minute citywide Great Oakland ShakeOut drill.
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My Final State of the City Address | |
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On Wednesday night, I delivered my final State of the City address at Casa Arabella in Fruitvale. The speech discussed the Partnerships that Oakland has built which are so vital in tackling the complex and difficult issues our City faces, the Potholes or bread and butter city government services and infrastructure, and the Promises which my administration has forged for our future. I also gave a Key to the City to Arabella Martinez, the namesake of the apartment complex and founder of the Unity Council.
It has been the honor of a lifetime serving as your mayor these last eight years. Thank you Oakland, and we're not done just yet!
KTVU Segment | SF Chronicle Article
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Oakland Walks (and Rolls) to School! | |
That's Walk & Roll. We had a wonderful Walk & Roll to School Day last week, highlighting active transportation options to our schools and the need for greater bike and pedestrian safety. Thank you students of Fred Korematsu, BayTech, and Rudsdale Schools for inviting me on your "walking school bus"! | |
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Public Safety Survey
The City of Oakland is collecting residents' feedback in order to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the community. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey, with all responses confidential: Take the survey here.
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Oakland Lawyer Named 'Genius Grant' Recipient | |
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Oakland’s Priti Krishtel, a health justice lawyer, has been named a Macarthur fellow, a prestigious award given to only 25 people in the country. Krishtel is the co-founder of Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge, which works to advance policy solutions to structural inequities in the medicines system. The fellowship comes with an $800,000 grant paid quarterly over five years, which can be used at her discretion.
In Priti's own words:
“Each day, I go to battle in Oakland as a health justice lawyer to reform the global medicines system so that more people, regardless of their economic status, can live and be free from unnecessary suffering."
Oakland is so proud! Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle profile below.
SF Chronicle Article
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City Seeking Affordable Housing Proposals | |
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The City of Oakland Housing & Community Development Department is happy to announce the release of the 2022 Request for Proposals for Homekey 3.0. In anticipation of the State's third Homekey application cycle in early 2023, the City is seeking proposals for permanent, semi-permanent, and/or interim affordable housing for homeless and formerly homeless individuals and households through the City of Oakland Homekey RFP:
- Proposals are Due Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00PM
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The City of Oakland has released the Homekey RFP via the City Homekey website. Please submit your proposal through the online application portal on the website. Proposals will be due Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 4:00PM.
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RFP Info Session- October 21, 2022 at 1:00PM Link to join.
City of Oakland Homekey Program
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Celebrate #OaklandLoveLife Tonight at City Hall! | |
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#OaklandLoveLife is the official motto of the City of Oakland, adopted in memory of Lo'Eshe Lacy, whose name means "love life" in Nigerian Igbo. Love Life is a rallying cry to embody Oakland love, that special love that we show in our beautiful, compassionate, and resilient city.
Tonight from 5-7pm at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, the City will celebrate #OaklandLoveLifeDay hosted by Oakland Cultural Strategist Kev Choice with Mistah F.A.B., Kev Choice Ensemble, Karega Bailey of Sol Development, Loove Moore, Oakland’s Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga, DJ Red Corvette, and the City's own Roberto Bedoya.
As part of the festivities, I will be presenting Keys to the City honoring four Oaklanders who are being acclaimed as a longtime Oakland residents whose achievements are known beyond Oakland and have helped put Oakland “on the map;” whose work has fostered a greater sense of belonging in Oakland; who gives back to Oakland through community service; and whose work exemplifies Oakland values and our unique ethos or “secret sauce.”
#OaklandLoveLife
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at Kasper's is an art documentary and photo exhibition from Oakland photographer Malcolm Ryder, which "uses images and storytelling about a boarded-up hot dog stand, to change the way we view the urban landscapes that surround us. The exhibition can be seen at the Temescal Library through January 15, or online at the link below.
Malcolm Ryder's Oaktown Portfolio
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Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department released their 2021 Impact Report detailing their strategies and investments around housing protection, preservation, and production. Visit this link to view the full report.
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Oakland’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Program (ADULP) provides financing and technical assistance to low-income homeowners to convert an existing unpermitted secondary unit into a legal Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU). The Program will provide a low interest deferred payment construction loan of up to $100,000 per household, along with guidance with design development and the competitive construction bidding process. Priority Application Deadline is December 1st, 2022. Applications will be accepted to the waitlist until February 1st, 2023.
- The City of Oakland Housing & Community Development Department is happy to announce the release of the 2022 Request for Proposals for Homekey 3.0. In anticipation of the State's third Homekey application cycle in early 2023, the City is seeking proposals for permanent, semi-permanent, and/or interim affordable housing for homeless and formerly homeless individuals and households through the City of Oakland Homekey RFP:
- Proposals are Due Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00PM
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The City of Oakland has released the Homekey RFP via the City Homekey website. Please submit your proposal through the online application portal on the website. Proposals will be due Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 4:00PM.
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RFP Info Session- October 21, 2022 at 1:00PM Link to join.
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The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program launched this week on Monday, October 10! The program is providing funding to small businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible brick-and-mortar businesses can apply a one-time grant of $10,000 and eligible home-based businesses can apply for $5,000. Grant funds will not require repayment. Please visit acbusiness.org to learn about eligibility, read the FAQs, and more. The grant period closes on October 31, 2022. Program materials are available in multiple languages.
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The Bay Area Mural Program is a non-profit "turning bare, blighted walls into artistic community landmarks". Many of the Oakland's murals have come to life through BAMP. Check out their website here, where you can also schedule a free Downtown Oakland Mural Tour and get an insider's perspective on some of the stories behind Oakland's street art and the artists who created them.
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Clear the drain before the rain! Residents and businesses can help minimize flooding in their neighborhood by volunteering with the City’s Adopt-A-Drain program to keep a storm drain near their home or business free of debris. By signing up, you will receive storm notification emails before large storm events, and the City can provide rakes, brooms, dust pans, bags and other supplies. To sign up, visit this link or call (510) 238-7630.
- Visit Oakland has launched the Oakland Vegan Trail, an online gastronomic guide that boasts 20+ plant-based restaurants found in The Town. The Oakland Vegan Trail map includes an overview of each restaurant, with menu highlights, location, and contact information.
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The Sam Taylor Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that promotes emotional well-being and prevents suicide for our community’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow. Donate here.
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Oakland’s Tool Lending Library has all kinds of tools including circular saws, gardening tools, hammers, and screwdrivers available to be checked out, just like a book! The Tool Lending Library is located at 5205 Telegraph Avenue, and open every day but Sunday.
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Seniors and people living with physical challenges can purchase TaxiScrip books at a discount. Participants arrange their own rides by calling a taxi company in contract with the City of Oakland. For more information, call 510-238-3036 and leave a message, or check online at the City's website.
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ICAC’s Safe Car Park Program aims to provide safe overnight parking for individuals & families living out of their cars. Washing station, showers & laundry services Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm & access to care packages, minor auto repair, ticket, and DMV registration support. For general information on ICAC or on the Safe Car Park Program, visit interfaithac.org or call (510) 239-8832
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Children Rising is looking for volunteer reading and math tutors to help elementary school children in Oakland area schools for the 2022-2023 school year. No experience is necessary; we supply training and teaching materials. Our tutors work one-on-one with students below grade level in reading and math. The time commitment is 2 hours every week during school hours as a part of a supported, onsite tutor team. Learn More or Apply Now.
- The City’s Economic & Workforce Development Department has launched a permanent business support program in Oakland’s neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Business Assistance program has added a sixth location and opened appointment dates for Oakland entrepreneurs and business owners to get advice and support. Appointments can be booked online at this link or by calling (510) 238-7398.
- REMINDER: Even though the federal moratorium has ended, Oakland's eviction moratorium remains in place. Find rental resources here.
OPPORTUNITIES
- The City of Oakland has a variety of job opportunities available. Find a list of postings here.
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Public Ethics Commission: The Public Ethics Commission is an independent commission made up of Oakland residents and charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland City government. The Commission trained almost 800 city staff and elected officials on government ethics requirements in 2021. Apply to be a Commissioner and help lead the Public Ethics Commission to an even greater impact! Find more info and apply here.
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Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities. The MCPD represents and addresses the concerns of the disability community, acting as the City’s designated advisory body for ADA compliance. In the past year, the Commission has worked with City and community agencies and organizations such as OakDOT, the Oakland Fire Department, MACRO, the Oakland Community Police Review Agency, PG&E, Oakland Public Works, and many more. Find more information here!
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Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board. The LPAB identifies historic landmarks in Oakland, conducts design review hearings on historic properties, and advises the Planning Commission and City Council on preservation. Interested Oaklanders, including historians, architects, city planners and real estate brokers, can apply here.
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Waste Management of Alameda County has created an Oakland Talent Advisor position and is currently looking to fill the role. This position will focus on recruiting Oakland residents for jobs at WMAC and if desired other WM locations in the Bay Area. The Oakland Talent Advisor will be based at our office on 98th Avenue and ideally will be filled by an Oakland resident. Anyone interested in the position can contact our Louis Ramirez, our Area Director for People at lramire3@wm.com or 214-626-8803.
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Men of Color! Be a mirror for young kings to read, write, and discover. Change the face of education! Sign up to be an Early Literacy Tutor here. These are paid positions with benefits and professional development opportunities.
- CalCareers is an expansive database of job postings from the State of California, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, entry-level, and student jobs across California. Access the site here.
- Interested in serving your city and contributing to a holistic, comprehensive, vision of public safety? Consider a career with Oakland Police Department at opdjobs.com
- Oakland Unified School District is hiring for a variety of roles! Find out more at the OUSD Jobs Portal.
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AC Transit is hiring bus operators. Jobs start at $22.11/hour after paid training. Learn more about further opportunities here.
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The County of Alameda recently announced the investment of $4 million to the local Early Care and Education system for existing infrastructure needs and capacity building of the field. One-time grants will be awarded to eligible licensed Family Child Care (FCC) and Center-based programs in Alameda County. Visit the website to learn about grant eligibility, award levels, and apply!
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Are you committed to fair housing and rent regulation in Oakland? The Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board (aka the Rent Board) enforces the Rent Adjustment Ordinance and fosters fair housing for a diverse population of renters, hears rent adjustment appeals, and develops regulations for the Rent Adjustment Program. This is a great opportunity to learn more about rent regulation in Oakland as well as serve the community! You can learn more and fill out an online application here.
- Oakland residents have access to 5,000 free online courses in multiple languages to help advance your career of prepare to return to work. Learn more here.
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