Posts Tagged ‘Measure AA’
Lawsuit challenges Oakland’s certification of education funding tax Measure AA
Two weeks ago, a business advocacy group sued the city of Oakland over its certification of Measure AA, a tax initiative from the November election that would create a fund for more early childhood education programs. The lawsuit—filed by the Jobs and Housing Coalition, along with a group of property owners—argues that the city council…
Read MoreAdventures in babysitting: Oakland parents struggle to find the right child care
In Alameda County, there are multiple barriers—cost, capacity, hours of service—that parents have to navigate in order to access quality child care.
Read MoreAlameda County to use horizontal levees to counteract flooding
Constructed wetlands, also known as horizontal levees, are key to addressing sea level rise in Oakland.
Read MoreFollowing budget cuts, Oakland schools close year with surprising budget surplus
At an Oakland Unified School Board meeting on Wednesday, it was revealed that the district ended the 2017-18 school year ended with a $29 million surplus, instead of the estimated $1.4 million deficit.
Read MoreWW seeking big new money for East Bay Parks
by BAGASSI KOURA After its first approval 20 years ago, a local park development measure running out of money is back on the ballot this fall. The East Bay Regional Park District is asking residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties to vote for Measure WW, which would raise up to $500 million through government bonds.
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