Committee schedules up to $11,200 for eight councilmembers’ Sacramento travel

Oakland’s Rules and Legislation Committee scheduled a proposal to reimburse eight councilmembers for attending the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy in Sacramento from Jan. 20 through Jan. 22, 2027. The Council Contingency Fund would cover up to $1,400 per councilmember, with estimated costs of $1,323.60 each. The proposal names Janani Ramachandran, Kevin Jenkins, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Ken Houston, Rowena Brown, Noel Gallo and Charlene Wang. The official record shows the matter was scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026, not approved by the full council.

Subject: Reimbursement For Councilmembers For 2027 Mayors And Council Members Academy In Sacramento From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement For Councilmembers Zac Unger, Ken Houston, Rowena Brown, And Charlene Wang’s Costs Not To Exceed $1,400.00 Per Councilmember From The Council Contingency Fund For Travel To Sacramento For Attendance At The League Of California Cities Mayors And Council Members Academy From January 20, 2027, Through January 22, 2027

Nov 10, 202627-0218: Subject: Reimbursement For Councilmembers For 2027 Mayors And Council Members Academy In Sacramento From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement For Councilmembers Zac Unger, Ken Houston, Rowena Brown, And Charlene Wang’s Costs Not To Exceed $1,400.00 Per Councilmember From The Council Contingency Fund For Travel To Sacramento For Attendance At The League Of California Cities Mayors And Council Members Academy From January 20, 2027, ThrSource documentPDF 1PDF 2