Long dogged by corruption scandals, a public safety crisis and general dysfunction at City Hall, Oakland is now considering a proposal that could more than double the pay of its council members.
Oakland — one of ‘most corrupt cities in America’ — considers huge pay bumps for council members
Politics
March 26, 2026
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