Mayor's Corner

(Updated for the week of September 28, 2009)

Mayor Dellums Welcomes Air Asia to the Oakland Airport: This Malaysia-based airline has chosen to brand the Oakland Raiders around the globe on its new Air Asia X aircraft. Mayor Dellums said the Oakland International Airport is quickly becoming the place to be with regards to the airline industry.

Dellums Applauds Local Hire Policy for the City: Mayor Dellums applauded the work of both the resident task forces and the City Council led task force for their work to achieve a policy, which requires the hiring of local residents on city funded projects.

Mayor Dellums Takes Fitness Walk with City Employees: On the day of “Open Enrollment” for city staff, Mayor Dellums promoted health and wellness and urged staff to take advantage of good health options.

Mayor Invites Residents to a Financial Planning Clinic: On Saturday, October 3, between 10am and 4pm at Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza. Mayor Dellums, Loni Hancock, Sandre Swanson and State Controller Chiang offer the opportunity for residents to address specific financial planning questions to professional financial planners.

Mayor Welcomes French Senators to Oakland: The Social Affairs Committee, made up of a delegation of nine French Senators, visited Oakland to discuss healthcare with Mayor Dellums. For decades, the former congressman has been advocating for universal healthcare in this country. In fact, in 1977, then Congressman Dellums introduced the National Health Service Act – a proposal that for two decades represented the most comprehensive and progressive healthcare proposal before Congress.