Advocacy
- Regular meetings with the City’s Building and Planning Department “working group” to advocate for policies and code interpretations that benefit developers and builders and help make government more efficient.
- Frequent meetings with City management one-on-one regarding specific issues and concerns raised by members.
- Newsletter reporting advocacy activity.
Project Review
- Applicants for City entitlements present projects to our Board seeking a letter of support and a posting of their project’s details on the OBA website with an OBA endorsement.
- Report on projects reviewed every month in the newsletter.
Political Action
- Each election season the OBA interviews and endorses candidates.
- The board is considering a similar endorsement process for legislative items, and ballot measures related to building and development.
- Members present information and comment at City Council and Planning Commission meetings on items related to building and development.
- Report on political action taken by OBA every month in the newsletter.
Networking
- 10 mixers annually at Oakland bars or restaurants with sponsorship opportunities
- 1 Holiday party
- 1 Gala Fundraiser
- Live Music and appetizers.
- Leaders and public figures relevant to local building, development and politics invited.
- Events calendar in the newsletter.