Posted on December 13, 2009 by Becks
Wednesday, December 16h – AC Transit Meeting on Service Adjustment Plan
At AC Transit’s regular Board meeting, the Board will be voting on final approval of the service adjustment plan. They also will be voting on changing transfer policy so that transfers would be valid for 2 hours, instead of the current 1.5 hours. This was [...]
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Posted on December 6, 2009 by Becks
Monday, December 7th – Oakland LGBT Roundtable
From Jean Quan’s newsletter: “Topics to be discussed include Port of Oakland Commission appointment; report back on Chicago LGBT Community Center visit; Oakland LGBT Community Center next steps and Oakland Pride Update. Bring unwrapped NEW toys to support the Oakland Mayor’s Community Toy Drive.” This meeting takes place from [...]
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Posted on November 29, 2009 by Becks
Note: Due to the holidays, there are dozens of events happening in the next couple of weeks so I’m picking and choosing a bit. For a more complete list of Oakland holiday events, check out City Homestead’s comprehensive listing.
Tuesday, December 1st– AC Transit Community Open House for Revised Service Adjustment Proposal
Via Ride ACT: “On November [...]
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Posted on November 22, 2009 by Becks
Monday, November 23rd – Meet Oakland’s New Police Chief
All community stakeholders are invited to come to this introductory gathering with Oakland’s new Police Chief, Anthony W. Batts, to hear how he plans to approach the complex issues in Oakland. Former Berkeley Police Chief Douglas Hambleton and Oakland’s former Acting Police Chief Howard Jordan will also be [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2009 by Becks
Monday, November 9th – Town Hall with Mayor Dellums and Police Chief Batts
Come hear Mayor Dellums and Chief Batts share their vision of public safety. Topics include:
Mayor Dellums — public safety strategy: PIES (Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement, Sustainability)
Chief Batts — vision for the Oakland Police Department
Crime statistics: crime is down double digits citywide,but more must be [...]
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Posted on November 1, 2009 by Becks
Monday, November 2nd – Town Hall with Mayor Dellums and Police Chief Batts
Come hear Mayor Dellums and Chief Batts share their vision of public safety. Topics include:
Mayor Dellums — public safety strategy: PIES (Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement, Sustainability)
Chief Batts — vision for the Oakland Police Department
Crime statistics: crime is down double digits citywide,but more must be [...]
Filed under: Activism, Art, City Council, Community, Entertainment, Oakland, Politics, Public Transit, Urban Planning | Tagged: Alameda County Democratic Central Committee, Art Murmur, BART Police Review Committee, Bay Area Toll Authority, instant runoff voting, Keeping the Faith for Equality, NWPC, Pro Arts, zoning update | 2 Comments »
Posted on October 26, 2009 by Becks
Tuesday, October 27th – Walk Oakland Bike Oakland Meeting
You may not have thought about it this way, but walking and biking are climate action! Attend WOBO’s October Volunteer Meeting this Tuesday night to discuss opportunities for advancing walking and biking within Oakland’s Energy and Climate Action Plan. The discussion will be led by WOBO Board [...]
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Posted on October 19, 2009 by Becks
Tuesday, October 20th – Oakland City Council Meeting
Woo! The Council has been having a series of long and intense meetings since recess, and this week’s meeting looks like it will follow in that pattern. First, the Council will swear in Police Chief Anthony Batts. Then, among other items, they’ll be receiving an update on the [...]
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Posted on October 11, 2009 by Becks
Tuesday, October 13th – Final Vote on EBMUD Water Supply Management Plan 2040
Via EBMUD Director Andy Katz: “The EBMUD Board of Directors will consider adopting the Water Supply Management Plan 2040 to meet our water needs over the next 30 years on Tuesday afternoon, October 13. While the Plan includes increased water conservation programs, recycled [...]
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Posted on October 4, 2009 by Becks
Monday, October 5th – Commercial/Corridors Technical Advisory Group Meeting
Thus far, the TAG has reviewed a framework for ten new zoning districts for the City’s corridors and commercial. The TAG has also reviewed detailed activity tables and design regulations for each of the proposed zones and a framework for appropriate height limits. At this TAG meeting, [...]
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