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Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 332 (Utility Transition Study)

Original title: Subject: Resolution In Support Of Senate Bill 332 From: Councilmember Fife Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Senate Bill 332 (Wahab), Which Would, Among Other Provisions, Commission A Feasibility Study That Compares Various Not-For-Profit Utility Models To Transition The Large Gas And Electric Investor-Owned Utilities To A Successor Entity, Prioritizing Public Benefits In Energy Generation, Distribution, And Transmission

July 15, 2025

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not advance - its current status is "Withdrawn".

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$9,720across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Tom Steyer$1,524Advocacy & PhilanthropyJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Tom Steyer$1,524Advocacy & PhilanthropyJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Tom Steyer$1,524Advocacy & PhilanthropyJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Tom Steyer$1,524Advocacy & PhilanthropyJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Tom Steyer$1,524Advocacy & PhilanthropyJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Friends of Zainab Mohsini$700-Apr 2021
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Julio Romero$100PhilanthropistJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Julio Romero$100PhilanthropistJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Julio Romero$100PhilanthropistJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Sonia Mani$100CEOJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Julio Romero$100PhilanthropistJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Sonia Mani$100CEOJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Julio Romero$100PhilanthropistJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Mustafa Shujayee$100ManagerJan 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Mustafa Shujayee$100ManagerJan 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Sonia Mani$100CEOJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Mustafa Shujayee$100ManagerJan 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Mustafa Shujayee$100ManagerJan 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Sonia Mani$100CEOJun 2020
Aisha Wahab for Hayward City Council 2022Sonia Mani$100CEOJun 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution signals the city's stance on potential state-level changes to how gas and electricity are managed, which could eventually impact utility ownership and service models for residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland residents

Residents are affected by the potential future shift in how their gas and electric utilities are owned and operated.

Investor-owned utilities

These entities are the subject of the proposed feasibility study regarding a transition to not-for-profit models.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 15, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution, introduced by Councilmember Fife, expresses the City of Oakland's support for California Senate Bill 332. The bill proposes a feasibility study to explore transitioning investor-owned gas and electric utilities to not-for-profit models.

Key Facts

  • The resolution supports Senate Bill 332, authored by Senator Wahab.
  • Senate Bill 332 proposes a feasibility study on transitioning investor-owned gas and electric utilities to not-for-profit entities.
  • The study would compare different not-for-profit utility models.
  • The goal of the transition is to prioritize public benefits in energy generation, distribution, and transmission.
  • The resolution was filed under number 25-0863.
  • The resolution was introduced on June 25, 2025.
  • The status of the resolution is 'Withdrawn'.

Why It Matters

The resolution signals the city's stance on potential state-level changes to how gas and electricity are managed, which could eventually impact utility ownership and service models for residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
The resolution was intended to formally state the City of Oakland's support for Senate Bill 332, which explores moving away from investor-owned utilities.
Is this resolution currently active?
No, the document status is listed as 'Withdrawn'.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Utility Model Re-evaluation

The document highlights a legislative interest in moving away from investor-owned utility models toward public-benefit models.

Connected Entities

personWahabThe author of Senate Bill 332.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe legislative body considering the resolution.Map →
personFifeCouncilmember who introduced the resolution.Map →
organizationOakland Redevelopment Successor AgencyBody involved in the concurrent meeting.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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