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Oakland's $334M Bond Sale Boosts Infrastructure Projects

1/4/2026

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Oakland, California sold $334 million in municipal bonds despite concerns about its downgraded credit rating.
The sale attracted $638 million in orders.
Proceeds will fund projects including $28 million for Liberation Park and $50.5 million for street resurfacing.
Moody's assigns an AA2 rating to the bonds, reflecting high quality, and Mayor Barbara Lee hailed the sale as a milestone for the city’s infrastructure and affordable housing.

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Oakland, California sold $334 million in municipal bonds despite concerns about its downgraded credit rating.
The sale attracted $638 million in orders.
Proceeds will fund projects including $28 million for Liberation Park and $50.5 million for street resurfacing.
Moody's assigns an AA2 rating to the bonds, reflecting high quality, and Mayor Barbara Lee hailed the sale as a milestone for the city’s infrastructure and affordable housing.