Oakland City Wire

The Union Members' Dues of less than $100/member per year. Oakland POA is the intermediary for all contributions. contributed $6,100 to the Oakland Police Officer's Association - Political Action Committee according to data from California Secretary of State.

Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.