Advocate At Council Meetings
Oakland City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and are open to the public. More information can be found here: https://oakland.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx
- EMAIL PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Email your comments to CityClerk@oaklandca.gov, and they will be delivered to council members before the meeting.
- Comments must be submitted 24 hours prior to the meeting start time.
- MAKE COMMENTS VIA ZOOM
- Submit an Electronic Speaker Card (to speak via Zoom) by emailing CityClerk@oaklandca.gov.
- Include your name, meeting date, and agenda item number in your email.
- Your email subject should be: Public Comment for [meeting date], Item No [number(s)].
- When the item is up, your Zoom name will be recognized. Unmute yourself to speak (press *6 if calling in by phone).
- You'll be re-muted after your allotted time.
- MAKE COMMENTS IN PERSON
- In the Council Chambers, request a Speaker Card from the desk in the middle aisle.
- Submit a Speaker Card for each item you want to comment on before the item is called.
- When called, walk to the podium to speak for your allotted time.
City Council Chambers are located on the third floor of City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland.