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Public Hearing on $150,000 Subsidy for Oakland Roots & Soul World Cup Support

Original title: Public Hearing to Consider Any Written or Oral Comments on the Summary Report Associated with the Economic Development Subsidy to be Provided to the Oakland Roots & Soul in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000 in Support of a World Cup Team at an Alameda Facility during the World Cup Tournament in Summer 2026. (Base Reuse and Economic Development 10061810)

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed of up to $150,000 for the Oakland Roots & Soul soccer organization. The funds are intended to support a team at an Alameda facility during the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Why it matters

This hearing determines whether the city will allocate up to $150,000 in public funds to support the Oakland Roots & Soul's operations during the 2026 World Cup.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Oakland Roots & Soul

The organization is the proposed recipient of the $150,000 economic development subsidy.

Directly affected

City of Oakland taxpayers

Taxpayers are affected as the subsidy involves the allocation of public funds.

Key Facts

The City Council is holding a public hearing to accept written or oral comments regarding a proposed economic development subsidy.
The proposed subsidy amount is not-to-exceed $150,000.
The subsidy is intended to support the Oakland Roots & Soul soccer organization.
The funds are designated for support of a team at an Alameda facility.

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The support is specifically for activities during the World Cup tournament in Summer 2026.
The item is classified as a Consent Calendar item.
The file number for this legislative item is 2026-6083.
The item was introduced on June 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this public hearing?

The hearing is to allow the public to provide written or oral comments on a summary report regarding a proposed $150,000 subsidy for the Oakland Roots & Soul.

How much money is the city proposing to give to the Oakland Roots & Soul?

The proposed subsidy is an amount $150,000.

When will the funds be used?

The funds are intended to support team activities during the World Cup tournament in Summer 2026.

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World Cup Preparation

The city is actively allocating funds specifically tied to the 2026 World Cup tournament infrastructure.

Oakland Roots & Soul

Connected Entities

Alameda, City Council, Oakland Roots & Soul

locationAlameda“The location of the facility where the team will be supported.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body holding the public hearing.”Map →

OrganizationOakland Roots & Soul“The recipient of the proposed economic development subsidy.”Map →

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Controversy30
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