APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
CITYA�
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER CARROLL FIFE AND
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION HONORING MICHAEL MUNSON FOR OVER 35 YEARS
OF DEDICATED AND IMPACTFUL SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
OAKLAND AND WISHING HIM WELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND
IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS
WHEREAS, Michael Munson (Mike) began his illustrious career with the City of Oakland in June, i989 at the age of 16 as a Student Trainee at KTOP and has since played an integral role in the function of the City's broadcasting, telecommunication, and public paiiicipation processes; and
WHEREAS, throughout his time with the City, Mike has held various positions within KTOP, including Permanent Part-Time Cable TV Production Assistant, Cable Operations Technician (Operations Manager), and Cable TV Production & Operations Manager; and WHEREAS, Mike takes on a range of responsibilities, from managing staff and overseeing legislative meeting productions to producing television programs and works closely with staff of all the boards and commissions to ensure coverage of their meeting; and WHEREAS, for decades, Mike has seamlessly coordinated with Administration, Council Offices, the various departments and their staff, ensuring public meeting functionality and accessibility for residents of Oakland; and
WHEREAS, as a responsive and effective problem solver, Mike was a critical part of the City team who worked diligently to maintain and adapt services to meet the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Mike has been an active member of the labor unions, pushing to improve conditions for his coworkers, including helping to create updated positions for KTOP and, as a shop steward, bringing in one of the largest equity increases in SEIU 790's history; and WHEREAS, Mike produced and directed several programs for KTOP, including "Brighter than Blight", which focused on the transformation of the site at 77th and Bancroft in East Oakland into a major public art installation and "Bought & Sold", a short documentary that highlights the work to protect youth being trafficked and exploited on the streets of Oakland; and