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Tag: Oakland

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Hey, Small Spender!

Small town elections show candidates don’t have to spend big to win.

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GOVERNMENT

What led to Oakland firing its town manager

Staff letters reveal town manager created “toxic environment,” "dominated by fear and intimidation,” complained about “too many female employees.”

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland commission picks public favorite for Seat 1

After two rounds of voting, residents persuade two commissioners to switch votes for Kris Keller

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland hangs out “Help Wanted” sign in community for assistance in governing

Town makes popular application process accessible again to fill vacated commission seat and advisory body.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland tanks “emergency" ordinance to establish insurance notification procedures for officials’ ethics complaints

Mayor Shane Taylor: “Why are we doing this and who determined this needs to be an emergency situation?”

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GOVERNMENT

Longtime Oakland commissioner resigns seat with 15 months left in his term

Cites "personal endeavors" as reason for leaving mid-term

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RESIDENCY

Complaint filed with state Ethics Commission against Oakland vice mayor

Records show home exemption in Oakland, home business in Satellite Beach.

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BLACK HISTORY

Oakland issues proclamation for Juneteenth

“Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunities.”

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OAKLAND RECALL

Oakland recall movement fails 

Recall Oakland fell short of the required signatures needed to move the process forward. 

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland launches recall drive

Commissioners Rick Polland, Joseph McMullen in the crosshairs.

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