Ken Houston

Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston has dropped a November ballot measure that would have stripped the Oakland Police Commission of its power to fire and help hire the police chief, following the counci…

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee broke a tie vote by the City Council to send her proposal to strengthen mayoral powers to the November ballot. The measure would grant the mayor veto power over city policies…

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee secured a 5-3 City Council vote to advance a ballot measure that would grant her office veto power over legislation and control over hiring and firing department heads, signi…