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Weekly Edition December 10 -16, 2025
‘Oakland is on the Move’
62nd Year, No. 53
Mayor Lee and City Leaders Announce Major $334 Million Bond Sale
Saying “Oakland is on the move,” Mayor Barbara Lee announces results of Measure U bond sale Dec. 9 at Oakland City Hall, with city councilmembers and city staff among those present. Photo courtesy of the City of Oakland. By Post Staff The City of Oakland announced this week that it is successfully moving forward on the sale of $334 million of General Obligation bonds, a milestone that will provide the city with capital funding for city departments to deliver
paved roads, restored public facilities, and investments in affordable housing. “Oakland is on the move and building momentum with this bond sale,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. “We are reviving access to funding for paving our
streets, restoring public facilities we all use and depend upon, and investing in affordable housing for our community, all while maintaining transparency and fiscal discipline.” “These bonds represent our city’s continued commitment to
sound financial management and responsible investment in Oakland’s future,” said Lee. “Together, we are strengthening our foundation for generations to come,” she said. “I’m grateful to our partners in the City Council for their leadership and support,
$63.5 Million Awarded to 5 Oakland Affordable Housing Developments, Advancing Mayor Lee’s Commitment to Housing Affordability
New construction of 325 multifamily rental units includes 96 serviceenriched permanent homes for the formerly unhoused. By Justin Phillips The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced its awardees for the 2025 Pipeline Additional Funding Awards. Five permanently affordable housing developments received City additional funding awards out of an existing pipeline of 23 projects, with additional award amounts ranging from $8.2
million to $18.7 million per development. “Oakland is delivering on our commitment to build affordable homes for working families and our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Mayor Barbara Lee. “This $63.5 million investment will create 325 new homes, including nearly 100 units for Oaklanders experiencing homelessness. Thanks to the voters who passed Measure U,
and to City Administrator Jestin Johnson for driving this process and ensuring we brought it home.” According to the city, $285 million of the bonds will support new projects and $49 million of the bonds will refund existing bonds for debt service savings.
Oakland issued the Measure U bonds on Dec. 4 after two years of delays over concerns about the city’s financial outlook. They all sold in less than a week. The new money bonds will pay for affordable housing, roadway Continued on page 8
Post Salon to Discuss Proposal to Bring Costco to Oakland Community meeting to be held at City Hall, Thursday, Dec. 18
Photo courtesy City of Oakland. we’re making measurable progress on housing affordability while directly addressing our homelessness crisis. These projects represent exactly the kind of thoughtful, community-centered development Oakland needs and deserves.” The following Oakland affordable housing developments have been awarded as part of this announcement: • Council District 2: 285 12th St.
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– $8.6 million, 64 apartments Council District 2: 500 Lake Park – $18.7 million, 52 apartments Council District 2: 430 Broadway – $15 million, 64 apartments Council District 3: 3135 San Pablo – $11.6 million. 72 apartments Council District 5: East 12th Continued on page 8
Costco. Courtesy image. By Post Staff
Costco in Oakland.
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discuss a proposal for building a
Oakland School Board Grapples with Potential $100 Million Shortfall Next Year
OUSD Supt. Denise Saddler. File photo. By Post Staff The Oakland Board of Education is continuing to grapple with a massive $100 million shortfall
next year, which represents about 20% of the district’s general fund budget. The school board approved Superintendent Denise Saddler’s
plan for major cuts to schools and the district office, but they are still trying to avoid outside pressure to close flatland schools. Without cuts, OUSD is under threat of being taken over by the state. The district only emerged from state receivership in July after 22 years. “We want to make sure the cuts are away from the kids,” said Kampala Taiz-Rancifer, president of the Oakland Education Association, the teachers’ union. “There are too many things that are important and critical to instruction, to protecting our most vulnerable kids, to safety.” The school district has been considering different scenarios for budget cuts proposed by the superintendent, including athletics,
libraries, clubs, teacher programs, and school security. The plan approved at Wednesday’s board meeting, which is not yet finalized, is estimated to save around $103 million. Staff is now looking at decreasing central office staff and cutting extra-curricular budgets, such as for sports and library services. It will also review contracts for outside consultants, limiting classroom supplies and examine the possibility of school closures, which is a popular proposal among state and county officials and privatizers though after decades of Oakland school closures, has been shown to save little if any money.
Former members of the 1975 Cardiac Kids. Courtesy photo.
Cardiac Kids Finally Appreciated!
By Post Staff
The 1975 Golden State Warriors Championship team, led by the great Coach Alvin Attles II, was celebrated last week in San Francisco. The players in attendance were Jeff Mullins, Butch Beard, Charles Johnson, Clifford Ray, Charles Dudley, Jamaal Wilkes and Rick Barry. The Warriors organization treated the players to a private dinner, autograph session at the team store for fans and a game time tribute during their home
game against the Portland Trailblazers. It’s been 50 years since the Cardiac Kids displayed the “Strength in Numbers” team approach. That slogan, made a famous Golden State Warriors motto by Coach Steve Kerr since 2015, actually started with the 1975 Cardiac Kids, stated Rick Barry and Charles Dudley. Congratulations once again to the team that brought the true championship spirit and culture to the Bay Area community.