Oakland Community Groups to Hold Citywide Follow-up Public Accountability Session on Illegal Dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and other city officials to attend and report on progress.
WHAT: Faith in Action East Bay and Block By Block Organizing Network, two long-time Oakland-based community organizations dedicated to building an Oakland in which every person thrives, are partnering with Acts Full Gospel Church to hold a public accountability session to address progress on addressing the citywide health crisis of illegal dumping. This is a follow-up to the groups’ January 12 public action, held at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland.
WHO: Community leaders and hundreds of residents from schools, congregations, and neighborhoods throughout Oakland will meet with public officials, including Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, to discuss progress and challenges in implementing a comprehensive, concrete, and sustainable solution to the illegal dumping crisis.
Confirmed Public officials: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee; Oakland City Council Member Zac Unger (District 1); Oakland City Council Member Noel Gallo (District 5); Liam Garland, City of Oakland Director of Public Works; Rebecca Kaplan, Project Manager, City of Oakland, Illegal Dumping and Blight; Josh Rowan, Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation.
Invited, but not-yet-confirmed guests: Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson; Oakland City Council Member Rowena Brown (At Large); Oakland City Council member Charlene Wang (District 2); Oakland City Council Member Caroll Fife (District 3), Oakland City Council Member Janani Ramachandran (District 4); Oakland City Council Member Kevin Jenkins (District 6), Oakland City Council Member Ken Houston (District 7).
WHEN: Monday, April 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meeting begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Acts Full Gospel Church, 1034 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
WHY: For nearly a decade community organizations have been calling on the city to address the illegal dumping crisis, which undermines the health, safety, and well-being of Oakland children and families and undermines efforts to build a thriving and economically vibrant city. On January 12, 2026, more than 600 people attended a public action at which City Officials agreed to partner with the community to advance systemic solutions to this public health emergency. This meeting is a highly anticipated accountability and reporting session to hear from Mayor Lee and other city officials about the progress and challenges in moving forward with their commitments.
VISUALS: Photo and video opportunities, including testimony from impacted youth and adult residents.
BACKGROUND ON ORGANIZATIONS:
Faith in Action East Bay [FIAEB]: Faith in Action East Bay is a multi-faith and multi-racial organizing network made up of more than 23 congregations and over 25,000 families. Since 1972, Oakland Community Organization (OCO), now Faith in Action East Bay, has empowered leaders to advance systemic change, racial justice, and economic equity in Oakland.
Block By Block Organizing Network [BBBON]: Block By Block Organizing Network (BBBON) is an Oakland political and electoral organization formed in 2010. BBBON is a not-for-profit, city-wide, district-based organization of Oakland residents. The members are dedicated to the betterment of Oakland through community partnerships and support for progressive public leadership. BBBON is a member of the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club.
Here are 7 documents we hope you will find useful.
1. IDLOC Follow-up Letter from January 12, 2026 Action — Click here
2. Jan 12 2026 Action Model Ordinance (Summary) — Click here
3. Jan 12 2026 IDLOC Research Presentation — Click here
4. Jan 12 2026 Commitments & Response to Questions — Click here
5. Jan 12 2026 Film of Action — Click here
6. List of Media Links (You Tube) of Jan 12 PressCoverage — Click here
7. Jan 12 2026 IDLOC Illegal Dumping PowerPoint — Click here