City of Oakland
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The City of Oakland is a municipal government in California, established in 1852, serving a population of about 450,000 on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. It operates in the government administration sector and maintains offices at 1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza. The city supports a sizable workforce to deliver a range of public services to residents and local businesses. Its activities include housing and community development, transportation and mobility, and economic development, alongside initiatives aimed at equity, such as the Cannabis Certified Equity Label launched in 2026. In recent months, the city advanced infrastructure and planning work, including a design contract with Verdantas for a new service department and collaboration with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund to accelerate affordable housing. The city has also hosted and participated in job fairs and industry forums to connect people with opportunities and coordinate regional mobility resources.