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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Relocation of the IOP/PHP behavioral health program
A program that was slated for closure under budget cuts was saved through the county-AHS ad hoc committee process and will move from Highland to Fairmont in November — though staff testified the move feels rushed and logistically unready.
County-AHS lease renewal and efficiency study
A 30-year, $1-a-year lease renewal is being fast-tracked to qualify for a dental clinic grant, and the long-promised efficiency study RFP is finally moving toward award — Supervisors Miley and Haubert pressed hard on the timeline, hoping for results by spring 2027.
Pedestrian and bike safety funding
A $100,000 state traffic-safety grant went to Public Health for West Oakland, but Supervisor Miley wants similar funding and crash data for unincorporated communities where pedestrian and bike injuries have occurred.
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Training
Elected officials and department heads participated in emergency response orientation training to understand their governance role during natural disasters and emergencies.
Street Vendor Enforcement
Hayward and Alameda County are joining forces to crack down on unlicensed street vendors. If you walk the local sidewalks, expect to see tighter enforcement on food safety and business permits.
Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Modernization Compliance
County staff presented implementation requirements for Senate Bill 707, which modernizes the Brown Act by mandating two-way video and audio for remote meetings, technology disruption policies, and ADA accommodations.
Lawsuit Over Tax Measure
A local taxpayer group is suing the city, alleging that officials and labor unions illegally teamed up to pass a new tax measure. If the lawsuit succeeds, it could throw future tax plans and city-labor relations completely out of whack.
Alameda Alliance for Health 30th Anniversary Commendation
The board commended Alameda Alliance for Health for providing 30 years of comprehensive health care coverage to over 400,000 county residents.
National Guard deployment
Oakland leaders are prepping for the possibility of a National Guard deployment if the Trump administration takes over, which could heavily impact local policing and city-federal relations. It's a huge shift in how local public safety might be handled downtown.
Redistricting
Governor Newsom just dropped a brand new redistricting map that's shaking up political boundaries right here in Alameda County. This big shake-up could totally change who represents you and how much voting power your neighborhood actually has.