Proposals to weaken Oakland's condo-conversion protections have been put on hold.

On December 6th, Councilwoman Brooks, who had backed the proposals, pulled the plug on the scheduled vote before it occurred. Apparently, it had become apparent that there were not enough votes to support its passage.
Councilwoman Brooks referred the controversial matter over to a blue-ribbon committee, for a study on increasing more affordable housing in Oakland. The report is expected to be submitted back to the council in around 3 months. Read More

A recent City of Oakland CEDA report, concluded that 90 percent of Oakland's renters would not be able to afford to buy the condo-conversions being proposed.

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