Oakland’s incompetent government is at it again. City officials, led by Mayor Barbara Lee, have asked voters on Nov. 3 to change the City Charter. The ballot measure would increase the mayor’s power — and clear the way for massive compensation hikes for members of the City Council. [snip] Say what? It’s fair to ask: What’s this group done to collect a 73% raise — in a city that already pays its council members more per capita than any other large city in California? Well, for starters, the council’s mismanaged the city budget for years. [snip] Meanwhile, voters in June soundly rejected a proposed parcel tax intended to help prop up city finances. It was a vote of no confidence. [snip] Los Angeles, which pays council members a base salary of $244,727 to $245,255 per year, is one of the few cities in the state with an even worse record than Oakland. [snip] Oakland’s decline is reflected in its loss of all three of its major sports teams: The Warriors, Raiders and A’s have all fled. The city does need change, reform and competent leadership. But that starts with voting people out — not voting them raises. (*) Full article: https://nypost.com/2026/10/27/opinion/broke-oakland-would-hand-massive-new-compensation-council-members/ Post navigation Schmitt: Biden officials “should be in prison” over border policies Migrants stage HUNDREDS of fake robberies in Chicago from 2022 to 2024 to get U Visas in immigration fraud scheme
