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Finding 26-8

Finding 26-8

While the City of Oakland has made some particular enforcement efforts against illegal dumping, such as having Environmental Enforcement Officers and using cameras, its overall illegal dumping enforcement has been inadequate.

Jury report: Illegal Dumping in Oakland: City Buried Under Trash · PDF page 34

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Official response

City of Oakland City Administration and City Council

Partially disagrees: accepts previous inadequacy but describes increased enforcement, the May 5 ordinance, May 19 plan and June 11 funding announcement; page 9 adds the June 12 budget.

Read official response · PDF page 8

Clearly distinguishes past conditions from claimed improvements and supplies dated ordinances, plan and funding events.

This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.

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