Overview

• The mayor reported citywide crime incidents down about 30% year over year, with homicides down 27% and robberies down 40%.
• She pledged to block any National Guard or federal deployments to Oakland, warning against militarized streets and discriminatory raids.
• Lee highlighted cleanup and service steps, citing more than 30 tons of trash removed near schools, 30 miles of streets cleaned, permit streamlining, and fully staffed fire stations for the first time in over 20 years.
• The budget funds five police academies toward a 700‑officer goal, though the police union says recruitment for a summer class was slow.
• Councilmember Noel Gallo and several residents questioned whether the reported gains reflect conditions in all neighborhoods, noting ongoing safety concerns.