Late Thursday night,the Oakland City Council approved the city's modern 2017-2019 budget, but only after a week of polarizing debate.
Councilmembers Desley Brooks, or Rebecca Kaplan,and Noel Gallo formed one bloc of votes pushing for a budget that cut into spending priorities of Mayor Libby Schaaf. They also sought to cut a third police academy while providing more money for homeless services and housing programs.…
Source: eastbayexpress.com