Port of Oakland

Omar Benjamin Retires From Port Of Oakland; Strip Club Media Coverage Stupid

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The Port Of Oakland has announced that Omar Benjamin, the Port’s Executive Director, has stepped down and retired from his job effective today. This is what the Port has on its website: Omar Benjamin has notified the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that he is retiring from his position as Executive Director of … Read more

Oakland News: Port Of Oakland’s Strip Club Scandal Complicated

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In this Oakland News, The Port of Oakland placed Omar Benjamin, Port Of Oakland Executive Director, and this blogger’s long-time friend, on administrative leave in the wake of the discovery of a $4,500 strip club expense. It can be said, from first hand knowledge, that this is really not Omar’s fault. In other words, while … Read more