Public Ethics Commission Publications

Race for Power: How Money in Oakland Politics Creates and Perpetuates Disparities Across Income and Race (PDF)

How Money in Oakland Politics Creates and Perpetuates Disparities Across Income and Race

Published in 2020

Toward Collaborative Transparency (PDF)

The Public Ethics Commission reviewed Oakland City government transparency in 2013-14 to assess the City’s performance, highlight progress made to open up City government data, records, and processes, and identify recommendations for continued improvement toward a more open government.

Ensuring Ethical and Transparent Issuing of City Tickets (PDF)

Ensuring Ethical and Transparent Issuing of City Tickets. Published 2017.

Oakland Campaign Reform Act Guide (PDF)

Understand the requirements of the Oakland Campaign Reform Act. Updated 2022

Limited Public Financing Program Guide (PDF)

Guide to the Limited Public Financing Program for District City Council candidates explaining program requirements and application process. Updated 2022

Lobbyist Registration Act Guide (PDF)

A guide to lobbying rules and disclosure requirements under the Lobbyist Registration Act. Updated 2022

Lobbyist Brochure (PDF)

Public Ethics Commission Brochure (PDF)