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Supervisors Provide Feedback on Budget Priorities

One-time funds, including federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be available to address many of the County’s top priorities. Staff outlined initial recommendations, which included homelessness services, a contribution to the revitalization of Golden Gate Village community in Marin City, a County service hub in southern Marin, countywide climate change and sea level rise projects, tourist infrastructure investments in West Marin, and support for expanded broadband access in underserved areas.

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April 3, 2022

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Board and residents briefed on County finances and department workplans.

Board and residents briefed on County finances and department workplans

Courtesy of Marin County

As the County of Marin prepares to finalize budget plans for the two-year budget cycle, the Marin County Board of Supervisors heard public feedback and offered its own guidance during informational budget planning sessions that concluded March 23.

The Supervisors heard about department workplans, emerging issues, and potential one-time budget allocations from the federal relief funds. Among the emerging issues, progress on racial equity, behavioral health and homelessness were among the topics reported to the Board. Long-term capital planning was also a central theme, with presentations from the Marin County Free Library and the Department of Public Works that highlighted anticipated repairs and improvements over the next few years.

The County is expecting upward revisions to the ongoing fiscal outlook stemming from increased local property and sales taxes. Last year’s investment returns make the County fully funded for pension liabilities, which will also reduce the County’s required annual contributions. Staff will provide the Board with updated projections in April.

In her closing remarks, Board President Katie Rice noted that the County’s budget should include funding to prevent homelessness, invest in infrastructure, and advance racial equity initiatives. She also concurred with her colleagues that the County needed to address workforce recruitment and retention issues to better provide critical community services.

June 2021, the Board adopted a $683 million budget for 2021-22 just as the economy was beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The final fiscal year 2022-2024 Proposed Budget will be brought before the Board in June.

The County’s budget overview webpage allows residents to view interactive charts and graphs through the budget dashboard.

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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

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January 11, 2025

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Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city, so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

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January 8, 2025

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Barbara Lee on Wednesday morning formally announced her candidacy for Mayor in Oakland’s April 15 special election.

“Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” said Lee.

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided but a community united,” she said. “If elected, I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas, and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

“As Mayor, I’ll address our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver the core City services residents and business owners deserve. Let’s do this – together.”

“I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Lee. “I’m always ready to fight for Oakland.”

Watch her campaign video here, which is online at BarbaraLee4Oakland.com

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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

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January 7, 2025

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An aerial view of the downtown Oakland skyline on a clear sunny day. The federal building and other iconic buildings fill the skyline. Photo: iStock.

By Paul Cobb

Many of you probably recall the oft-repeated expression when describing leadership that “many are called but few are chosen.” We will be inundated during January with many claims of qualifications by those who want to lead Oakland.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, we have heard the names of 14 potential candidates who might become Oakland’s next Mayor.

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

Any candidate who wishes to receive a free announcement, publicity or space in the paper must submit solutions.

The first questions we propose are 1) What is your budget balancing plan?
What is your position on requiring all city employees to work full-time in their designated offices rather than remotely from their homes?
What is your plan to provide open-access opportunities to all police officers for overtime pay?
Since many businesses, especially downtown, have closed, what is your plan to attract and increase revenues?

Please send your submissions of 300 words or less to each question to Social@postnewsgroup.com or visit www.postnewsgroup.com