The majority of the city tax dollars still come from tourism, not tech. That business is so lucrative that the government can remain extremely inefficient for a

The majority of the city tax dollars still come from tourism, not tech. That business is so lucrative that the government can remain extremely inefficient for an indefinite period without facing a major crisis. As well, it's playing a huge role in the low-growth policies, by raising various fears about keeping the views intact and the money flowing. Oakland is actually in a better position to do the right thing w/r to growth, even with all its other problems.