Explaining Measure EE, which would shift Oakland to a strong mayor government - Oakland North
Explaining Measure EE, which would shift Oakland to a strong mayor government and increase pay for city council members. A proposed charter reform, Measure EE, aims to shift Oakland to a strong mayor government. If approved, the mayor would serve as the city’s chief executive, while the council’ powers would also be expanded. The current system, which includes elements of strong-mayor and council-manager, allows the mayor to only veto legislation and vote to break a City Council tie. The council would also have expanded its appointment powers to key department appointments. The mayor would gain veto power over most legislation passed by the City Council and be able to veto specific changes the council makes to the mayor’�s proposed budget without rejecting the entire budget. Critics argue that this could lead to political gridlock and make it harder for the mayor and council to reach agreement on city issues and take action on them.
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When something goes wrong with a city service in Oakland, who has the authority to fix it, and who should residents hold responsible?
The answers could become clearer under a proposed charter reform ... [5865 symbols]
