RESUME
DONALD DALKE
Education: BS in Civil Engineering, San Jose State University, 1969
Work Experience: 25 years as a professional staff Engineer for the State of California, Water Quality Control Board, SF Bay Region. The Board consisted of 9 Members appointed by the Governor, who's job was to protect SF Bay and regional groundwater resources from pollution. Staff would develop permits for all Cities and industry discharging waste and setting environmental standards. The Board would adopt these permits during a public hearing after hearing testimony from the public and the discharger. Retired in 1995.
From 1995-2004: Worked as an independent craft person making hand crafted wooden tables for sale at various craft fairs in California.
Relevant V olunteer Experience:
1. 2012-present: Board member of the Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council. Representing the neighborhood in working with the City and OPD to address issues of public safety and Quality of life in MP
2. 2019-2024 : Member of the Community Policing Advisory Control Board, City Of Oakland
3. 2025-present: As a member of an Ad-Hoc committee of the Community Policing Control Board, working to update the 20 year old Community Policing Policy, Council Resolution 79235.
SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
CITY OF OAKLAND
August 31, 2026