The City of Oakland is blessed with residents who are politically motivated, engaged, and active. Derided by the New York Times as "The Last Refuge of Radical America," Oakland has an impressive history of political engagement. Key political movements in Oakland include the 1946 General Strike (which involved over 10,000 Oaklanders), the Black Panther Party, and most recently, Occupy Oakland.
Current Political Issues
- Public Safety
- Occupy Oakland
- Piedmont Incorporation Proposal
- Historic Preservation
- Sustainability
- Digital Divide
- Dog Park
- Graffiti Ordinance
