Subject: Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointments From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt One Of The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Accepting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Ricardo Garcia-Acosta And Omar Farmer To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission; Or

The City Council is considering whether to accept or reject the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of nominees, Ricardo Garcia-Acosta and Omar Farmer, for the Oakland Police Commission. Both nominees are incumbents currently serving in holdover status. Their terms were set to expire on October 16, 2025. The City Council previously rejected this same slate of nominees on October 21, 2025. Following this rejection, the Administration implemented a recruitment strategy, including flyers and social media, to attract new applicants. However, the Selection Panel, at its December 18, 2025 meeting, unanimously voted to resubmit the same slate of Ricardo Garcia-Acosta and Omar Farmer. The City Charter requires the Council to act on the slate within 60 days of background check completion, or the nominees are deemed appointed. There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this decision.

This decision impacts residents' oversight of the Oakland Police Department. The City Council's choice will determine who serves on the Police Commission, responsible for overseeing police policies, practices, and accountability. The Police Commission plays a crucial role in ensuring constitutional policing standards.

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