FY 2026-27 Proposed Midcycle Budget

CITY OF OAKLAND CITY HALL • 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA • OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 KENHOVSTON Council member - District 7 e-mail: KHouston@oaklandca.gov (510) 238-7007 FAX (510) 238-6129 TDD (510) 238-2251 o receive proper Hazmat and Contamination training will be able to effectively play a role in bring forth cases for prosecution while keeping our EEOs safe. We need to add ADDITIONAL funding to adequately train the EEOs and expand efforts maintenance efforts, establishing a City Team or Non-profit ofMCSEs. • Embracing the Unhoused and Justice Impacted - Policy Directive #8: Last budget we . allocated monies to build out beautification careers. I want to DOUBLE the amount of all unspent monies that was allocated for beautificationcareers last budgetcycle that was not used. The additional funding wiH support economic and job readiness training and create a self-sustaining cycle nota.bly, when we provide these opportunities of employment to justice impacted and unhoused individuals. Our justice-impacted and unhoused folks engage in the illicit behavior out of survival, however, if we embrace them through employment opportunities, they will have the space to develop the transferrable skills to retain gainful employment and restore self-pride and pride in our City. o We need to embrace the organizations with job readiness programs with result- based accountability and measurable outcomes for theunhoused and justice . impacted. Training through the living blight conditions to build skillsets and lives while beautifying communities. • Restoring Morale and Pride - Policy Directive #9: Oakland is home to so many legends. We need to allocate funding to create an initiative highlighting Oakland-natives who wertt on to achieve great feats. There are many legends from the City that people aren't aware of. Funding should be allocated to create a "Walk of Fame" project. This is related to Policy Directive # 1, I believe in allocating a portion of funding for beautification efforts for "Walk of Fame."We can identify.legends in each Council District and create a "Walk of Fame," showcasing the talent and impact of so many amazing Oaklarid.,;bom legends. We can explore an alternative option to establish one . "Wi:tlk of Fame" in an accessible location for residents arid visitors to witness historical greatness. We know our City produces a of diverse pool of individuals who possess a variety of talents from athletes and musical artists, to.entertainers and civic leaders. · These are my updated budget priorities for the Mayor's proposed mid-:cycle budget for the City of Oakland .. ·. Page 5of 6