The City of Oakland is struggling to cut nearly $30 million from its budget. The loss is due to the state’s decision to end support for redevelopment agencies. We talk with Mayor Jean Quan and others about how the city will absorb the cuts.
Oakland Budget Cuts
The City of Oakland is struggling to cut nearly $30 million from its budget. The loss is due to the state's decision to end support for redevelopment agencies. We talk with Mayor Jean Quan and others about how the city will absorb the cuts.
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Guests:
CJ Hirschfield, executive director for Children's Fairyland, an Oakland theme park for young children
Jennifer Inez Ward, contributing editor at Oakland Local, an online news site covering the city of Oakland
Jean Quan, mayor of Oakland