The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Northern California

Oakland Diverts $17 Million From Police Budget

Oakland Diverts $17 Million From Police Budget
A police officer walks by patrol cars at the Oakland Police headquarters in Oakland, Calif., in a file photo. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Ivan Pentchoukov
Ivan Pentchoukov
6/27/2021|Updated: 6/27/2021

The City Council of Oakland, California, approved a budget on June 24 that will redirect $17.4 million from its police department to other programs over the course of two years.

The Council voted 7–2 to adopt the plan, which will direct the funds to a violence prevention program, according to CBSN Bay Area. The council’s website wasn’t yet updated with the vote tally on June 27.
Ivan Pentchoukov
Ivan Pentchoukov
Author
Ivan is the national editor of The Epoch Times. He has reported for The Epoch Times on a variety of topics since 2011.
twitter
Author’s Selected Articles

Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start

Apr 29, 2025
Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start

Trump Caps Political Comeback, Fulfills Day One Promises

Jan 20, 2025
Trump Caps Political Comeback, Fulfills Day One Promises

Trump’s Return to White House Promises Rapid Change

Jan 20, 2025
Trump’s Return to White House Promises Rapid Change

Trump Returning to White House With a Bigger Mandate

Nov 07, 2024
Trump Returning to White House With a Bigger Mandate
Related Topics
OAKLAND
police
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.