District 7 Watch
Ken Houston’s Oakland — Elmhurst, Sobrante Park, Brookfield & deep East Oakland
Week of August 31–September 6, 2026 · Updated Monday, August 31, 2026 · Source: Oakland Legistar (live)
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Council is in recess — back Thursday, September 17
No meetings are on the Legistar calendar for the next 7 days.
Nothing is on the agenda for the next 14 days.
Meetings held in the last 30 days, with the summary of each.
Office of the Mayor Annual Recess Agenda — Tuesday, August 25 Agenda
The Mayor's office held a special meeting on August 25, 2026, to formally document decisions the Mayor made during the city council's summer recess when the full council wasn't meeting. This meeting gives the public a chance to see what actions the Mayor took independently during that time, like approvals or appointments that couldn't wait for the council to reconvene. Oakland residents should care because it ensures transparency about how city leadership is operating even when the main city council isn't in session, helping you stay informed about decisions affecting your city.
Represents: Elmhurst, Sobrante Park, Brookfield Village & Columbia Gardens (Deep East Oakland).
Committees: Sits on Public Works & Transportation, Life Enrichment, and Public Safety.
Background: A longtime District 7 community advocate; this is his first elected office.