File #: 22-0382    Version: Name:
Type: City Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2022 In control: Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency/City Council
On agenda: 7/11/2022 Final action: 7/11/2022
Title: Subject: Emerald New Deal Healing And Reparations Fund From: Councilmembers Taylor, Reid And Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council’s Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election An Amendment To The Oakland City Charter To Add Article XVII To: (1) Establish The “Emerald New Deal Fund” For Cannabis Business Tax Revenue To Be Used For Services And Programs To Address Racially Inequitable Impacts Of The War On Drugs On Individuals, Families, And Communities In The City Of Oakland; And (2) Reestablish The Cannabis Regulatory Commission, As The “End-Harm Cannabis Regulatory Commission,” With Revised Membership And Responsibilities, Including To Advise The Council On Expenditure Of The Emerald New Deal Fund; And Directing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Item To The Voters At The November 8, 2022 General Election
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Subject:                     Emerald New Deal Healing And Reparations Fund

From:                                          Councilmembers Taylor, Reid And Gallo

Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution On The City Council’s Own Motion Submitting To The Voters At The November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election An Amendment To The Oakland City Charter To Add Article XVII To: (1) Establish The “Emerald New Deal Fund” For Cannabis Business Tax Revenue To Be Used For Services And Programs To Address Racially Inequitable Impacts Of The War On Drugs On Individuals, Families, And Communities In The City Of Oakland; And (2) Reestablish The Cannabis Regulatory Commission, As The “End-Harm Cannabis Regulatory Commission,” With Revised Membership And Responsibilities, Including To Advise The Council On Expenditure Of The Emerald New Deal Fund; And Directing The City Clerk To Take All Actions Necessary Under Law To Submit This Item To The Voters At The November 8, 2022 General Election