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People’s World: Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
Resolution introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife passes unanimously amongst City Council, many Jewish community members speak in support.
KQED: Oakland City Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Demanding Gaza Cease-fire
Resolution introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife passes unanimously amongst City Council, says resolution is an even-handed response intended to give a unified voice to Oakland’s diverse communities, one that began following a dialog she initiated with the city’s Muslim and Jewish leaders on Oct. 8.
Fox: Oakland City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution after passionate debate
Resolution introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife passes unanimously, 86% of more than 1,250 constituent public comments supported the resolution.
Associated Press: California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza
Resolution introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife passes unanimously, councilmember says the resolution intentionally attempts to de-politicize the issue by lifting up what we support and not what we condemn.
Oaklandside: Oakland is next to consider a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Councilmember Carroll Fife set to introduce a local resolution that urges members of Congress to demand an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the restoration of critical supplies and infrastructure in Gaza, and the respect for international law.
Oaklandside: Some garage parking in downtown Oakland is now $5 after 5 p.m.
Councilmember Carroll Fife works with small businesses and the city administration to pilot a program for discounted secure parking downtown.
East Bay Echo: Local elected officials urge Alameda County Superior Court to limit daily eviction hearings
Councilmember Carroll Fife joined other electeds officials and several tenant advocacy groups from across Alameda County to urge the county court system to cap the number of eviction cases heard in a single day.
Ebar: Oakland City Council OKs LGBTQ cultural district
Councilmember Carroll Fife joins celebrations on the launch of the LGBTQ+ cultural district, to uplift the rich history of and to cultivate a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, and businesses in Lakeshore, and nurture a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community.
The Mercury News: A ‘tsunami’ of eviction cases is hitting Alameda County. These elected officials are calling for a slowdown
Councilmember Carroll Fife and several tenant advocacy groups speak out against the unprecedented surge of eviction cases the county is witnessing.