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December GA is a Special Event

November 27, 2015

Please go to The Events Tab to RSVP and let us know what you will bring and do.

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Latest Draft of the Open Letter to Oakland Elected Officials Concerning the Housing Crisis

November 27, 2015

A Message to Oakland’s Elected Officials You Have Passed the “Housing Roadmap” – Now What? We applaud the City Council’s passage of the “Housing Equity Roadmap” on September 30, and urge you to quickly implement its strategies and more, in response to the housing crisis that is displacing many long-time Oaklanders right now. We appreciate […]

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Draft Demands to Combat the Affordable Housing Crisis in Oakland

October 22, 2015

Inclusionary Zoning & Developer Impact Fees We call on our elected officials to demand Governor Jerry Brown sign an amendment to Costa Hawkins to allow for inclusionary zoning in all California cities, and to pass immediate substantial Developer Impact fees that can produce the equivalent of at least 30% affordable housing in new developments.  To […]

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October GA at Lions Creek Crossing continues the housing discussion

October 6, 2015

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Action Items from September GA on Housing

September 24, 2015

Calls to action             09-30-15 City Council Hearing, attend and speak,             Participate in 10-17-15 Stand Up to Speak Out! An Oakland-Wide Anti-Displacement Forum.             Build Community Engagement.  Form Coalitions with like minded groups.             Influence State Policy (candidates).             Set-up meetings with elected re […]

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