Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Arena Complex Disposition

Expressed hope for positive mediation between all sides regarding the Coliseum and inquired about upcoming county processes.

Oakland City Councilmember spoke in strong support of moving the transaction forward to unify property title and revitalize East Oakland.

Oakland City Council President emphasized the importance of putting the property in one hand to revitalize the Hegenberger corridor and East Oakland.

Praised the board's diplomacy and willingness to collaborate with the City of Oakland to bring sports enterprises and jobs back.

Shared personal history about the Coliseum's impact on youth and urged the board to approve the project to bring hope and opportunity to East Oakland kids.

Speaking for the Unity Council, expressed strong support for the Oakland Acquisition Company and urged the board to close the deal without further delay.

A Castlemont High School teacher praised the developers' authentic community engagement with students re-imagining the Coliseum site.

A high school senior shared how working with the project team on Coliseum redesign ideas inspired her future in architecture and urged board support.

Representing the Alameda County Building Trades Council, urged the board to push the project across the finish line for local jobs and economic identity.

Urged the board to move forward with a final public vote on the non-binding term sheets to bring jobs and economic development.

Voiced strong support for the project on behalf of local children, youth, and families.

Representing the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council, expressed full community support for the Coliseum project and inter-agency cooperation.

President of Oakland Roots and Soul expressed enthusiastic support for transferring the property to private hands to bring more sports and jobs.

A 10th-grade student shared his positive experience visiting the Coliseum and supported the future vision for the site.

Expressed full support for the Hegenberger corridor project and praised the development team.

Stressed that East Oakland residents support the developers and urged the board to move the process forward to support minority businesses.

President of Oakland Firefighters spoke in support of the sale as a shining light and economic need for East Oakland.

Painters and drywall finishers union representative urged the board to finalize the sale to create community opportunities.

Supported the project on behalf of construction workforce initiatives, highlighting pre-apprenticeship programs and union careers.

IBEW Local 595 representative expressed support for the proposed acquisition and community investment along the Coliseum corridor.

Expressed support for moving the project forward on behalf of NFL Alumni.

Small business owner emphasized that Oakland relies on culture and events, making this project essential for economic survival.

West Oakland resident urged the board to move the process forward quickly without further delays for East Oakland prosperity.

Local business owner spoke about how community role models inspire entrepreneurship and cultural progress through projects like this.

Executive Director of Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corporation urged approval to make the Coliseum a hub of education and youth retention.

Youth Uprising CEO commended the board for inter-agency cooperation and emphasized the generational transformation represented by the project.

Founder and CEO of Women's Premier Basketball Association urged support for community-driven economic impact and athletic opportunities.