# Oakland Council Members Get $108K Pay Raise

> Oakland mayor wants council members to receive $108,000 pay raise amid city crisis.
- Title: Oakland Council Members Get $108K Pay Raise · California Post
- Summary: Oakland mayor wants council members to receive $108,000 pay raise amid city crisis. Oakland city council members could get a $108,000 pay and benefits bump…
- Keywords: oakland, mayor barbara lee, city council, measure ee, pay raise, homelessness crisis, illegal dumping, public corruption, news, entertainment, Council, Members
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/us-news/oakland-mayor-wants-to-give-city-councilmembers-108k-pay-raises
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:57:12+00:00
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- Topics: oakland, mayor barbara lee, city council, measure ee, pay raise, homelessness crisis, illegal dumping, public corruption, news, entertainment
## Oakland's City Problems
Oakland has an illegal dumping epidemic, high crime, and a homelessness crisis that doubled over the last decade.
## Council Pay Raise Proposal
Oakland city councilmembers could get a $108,000 pay and benefits bump under Measure EE, backed by Mayor Barbara Lee.
## Homelessness Crisis
Oakland's homeless population has roughly doubled since 2015, rising from 2,191 to 4,410 in 2026.
## Previous Mayor's Trial
Oakland’s previous mayor Sheng Thao is on trial for an alleged pay-to-play corruption scheme.
## Council Salary Details
Councilmembers currently earn a base salary of $114,243 with annual compensation at about $148,500 when benefits are included.
## Measure EE Impact
The proposal would scrap the existing restriction that caps council salary increases at 5% every two years.
## City's Financial Strain
Voters rejected a parcel tax that would have raised about $34 million annually, forcing city officials to freeze positions and close 190 homeless shelter beds.
## Key takeaway

Oakland city council members could get a $108,000 pay and benefits bump under Measure EE, which would give them more control over city services.