District 4 Newsletter - Attend the D4 Advisory Council This Saturday
- Support ban on nitrous oxide and kratom sales
- Promote anti-hate legislation during United Against Hate Week
- Encourage community engagement through Advisory Council
- Celebrate cultural diversity with Oakland Diwali festival
- Legislation banning nitrous oxide and kratom sales
- Anti-hate legislation for United Against Hate Week
- District 4 Advisory Council meeting, October 10th
- Virtual community conversation on nitrous oxide ban, October 19th
- "Minnesota Neighbors" film screening, October 17th
- Oakland Diwali festival, November 7th
*MEET CITY AUDITOR HOUSTON AT THE D4 ADVISORY COUNCIL THIS SATURDAY*
This Saturday, October 10th, join me for the next meeting of my District 4 Advisory Council. We are opening up the meeting to any D4 resident interested in attending to meet Oakland City Auditor Michael Houston - who will be in conversation with Councilmember Ramachandran and answer questions from the community. The meeting will be held at the Montclair Recreation Center located at 6300 Moraga Avenue from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. ** Email us *here* ( rdean@oaklandca.gov?subject=D4%20Advisory%20Council%20-%20October%2010th ) with any questions about Saturday's meeting. Note that the Advisory Council is made up of residents with neighborhood representatives across the District that work on a range of district issues - connect with my team if you are interested in opportunities to get involved!
Councilmember Ramachandran with City Auditor Michael Houston at a Redwood Heights Association meeting last year
*OCTOBER 19TH VIRTUAL EVENT: NEW LEGISLATION BANNING NITROUS OXIDE IN OAKLAND SMOKESHOPS*
I am introducing new legislation to City Council - along with my colleague Council President Jenkins - to ban the sale of nitrous oxide and kratom in Oakland smokeshops and other stores. *Join us on Monday, October 19th at 7:00 PM for a virtual community conversation on this topic: RSVP* *HERE* ( https://gipdv.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsDg0kUyV5skmzhAL9LlTl/qtMzWh5MYtby ) *.* The discussion will include a presentation from Alameda County Health Department officials to explain the policy and the harms caused by these substances, as well as comments from City leaders to explain how the ban would operate.
*GET YOUR FREE "I LOVE OAKLAND" T-SHIRT ON OCTOBER 29TH*
Did you miss getting one of my new "I Love Oakland" t-shirts at Oaktoberfest last weekend? You'll get another chance to pick one up for free later this month! I'll be hosting a t-shirt pickup party on Thursday, October 29th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM at Degrees Plato in the Laurel District at 4251 MacArthur Blvd. So come by to get one for yourself before they run out and enjoy some of the fine food and drinks Degrees Plato has to offer!
*ATTEND THE "MINNESOTA NEIGHBORS" FILM SCREENING FOR UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK*
Next Wednesday, October 17th, District 4 resident Patrice O’Neil is screening her powerful new film "Minnesota Neighbors” at Oakland's Grand Lake Theater. The film profiles the powerful force of Minnesota immigrants and neighbors standing together during the ICE surge earlier this year. The event will feature insights from Bay Area leaders of this movement, as well as discussions about how to spread lessons learned from Minnesota. Patrice is the co-founder of Not In Our Town, the national anti-hate organization which is putting on this film in conjunction with *United Against Hate Week* ( https://gipdv.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsE8LShOtRyfxFkziyKVBp/SnOeiod2TrpD ). I am also authoring legislation that will be heard at City Council on October 20th during United Against Hate Week that will join Oakland with hundreds of cities across the country in standing up to hate and promoting solidarity among our diverse neighborhoods. *Get tickets to this exclusive screening* *here* ( https://gipdv.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEagAtpHo4b7Vop6nJEtt/3BCgUrQW0y1u ).
*SAVE THE DATE FOR OAKLAND DIWALI 2026!*
I' m excited to announce the 4th annual Oakland Diwali festival happening on *Saturday, November 7th!* As the first South Asian elected official in Oakland, it has been my honor to organize a vibrant cultural event that not only spreads the beauty of my culture, but brings together over a thousand people to Oakland every year for a celebratory occasion. Free and family-friendly, Oakland Diwali is the festival of lights that brings together people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds from all across the Bay Area. Dynamic dance and music performances, delicious South Asian food, a beautiful Bazaar, and infectious community vibes have made Oakland Diwali stand out as a not-to-miss celebration. Join us on November 7th from 6:00 - 10:00 PM at BLOC15 (252 2nd Street) and *click here* ( https://gipdv.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsF30t6FgAAWHlseUcHybx/-KSlPSl7QRx0 ) to RSVP!
In Community,
Councilmember Janani Ramachandran and the District 4 Team
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