Agenda Memo
CITY HALL - ONE FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, 2 ND FLOOR - OAKLAND - CALIFORNIA - 94612
FROM: KEVIN JENKINS (510) 238-7006
Council President (District 6) E-mail: [email protected]
TO: Oakland City Councilmembers and Members of the Public SUBJECT: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Reimbursement In An Amount Not To Exceed 2,500.00 Per Person From The City Council Contingency Fund For The Travel Cost Of Council President Kevin Jenkins, Deputy Chief Of Staff To Council President Kevin Jenkins, And Deputy Policy Analyst To Councilmember Zac Unger To Travel To Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For Federal Advocacy; On The March 16, 2026 Special City Council Agenda On Consent.
This memorandum is to show support for staff and I to attend the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) 2026: Grounded in Greatness, along with designated staff from the Council President’s Office and Councilmember Zac Unger’s Office. NFBPA is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to advanc ing excellence and equity in public service leadership. The conference convenes public officials, administrators, scholars, and policy leaders from across the country to discuss best practices, innovative policy approaches, and strategies that strengthen local government and improve outcomes for communities. Attending this conference provides an important opportunity to engage with national and regional leaders on issues that directly impact cities like Oakland, including housing stability, economic development, public safety innovation, and health equity.
Participation allows the City to exchange ideas, learn from successful programs implemented in other municipalities, and strengthen partnerships that support effective governance and policy development.
Sincerely,
Kevin Jenkins
City of Oakland, Council President District 6