RE-ELECT NOEL GALLO
FOR OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL 2024 – DISTRICT 5
Meet Noel Gallo
Noel Gallo is a lifelong resident of Oakland, and a proven community leader. For over 30 years Noel has worked diligently to represent and advocate for District 5 families and children as the incumbent City Councilmember for District 5. Noel is very honored that he was also elected to serve on the Oakland Board of Education, District 5 for several terms. Noel’s strong community partnerships are building a strong, safe and clean city.
Noel collaborates with neighbors, families, community and elected leaders to support great schools, affordable housing, thriving businesses, jobs access, improved public services and increased private and public investments. Noel continues to implement an “Actions speaks louder than words” work ethic and has been a tireless advocate for equitable resource distribution of funding and city services to District 5 and East Oakland’s neighborhoods.
Noel – An Effective Advocate for Oakland District 5
For the past twelve years Noel has advocated for and facilitated significant investments in District 5 housing, infrastructure, commercial and industrial development, jobs, education, community services and cultural activities. Through Noel’s leadership and guidance, significant resources, development and investments have been made in District 5. He continues to be committed to Clean Safe City, homelessness solutions, housing production, business development and support, infrastructure improvement, and ensuring good government practices.
Noel & His Family
Noel has been married to Aliza for over forty years. Together, they have raised four children that attended Fremont High and Oakland High Schools and are graduates of Stanford University and UC Berkeley, and Masters' Programs from UC Davis, Santa Clara University, California State East Bay and UCLA.
Noel grew up in East Oakland and lives in the Fruitvale neighborhood. He attended local schools and graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a Business Degree.
PROFESSIONAL:
- Oakland City Council, District 5 (Current)
- Oakland Board of Education, District 5
- Regional Director, Ray and Associates, National Superintendent/Executive Searches for California School Districts
- Parks and Recreation Manager/Public Works Agency Manager, City of Oakland
- Project Labor Agreement Consultant, Port of Oakland
- Director of General Services, East Side Union High School District, San Jose
- Director of Learning Resources, Oakland Unified School District
- Director of Education and Employment, Spanish Speaking Unity Council
- Coordinator, Alameda County Gang Prevention Council, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
- Executive Director, Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation
CURRENT OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL/LEADERSHIP ROLES:
- Chairperson, Public Works/Transp. Committee
- Member, Community & Economic Development (CED) Committee
- Member, Life Enrichment Committee
- Member, Education Partnership Committee
- Member, AC Transit ILC Board
- Member, Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO)
- Member, Alameda County JPA on Lead Abatement
- Board, East Bay Economic Development Alliance
- Delegate, National League of Cities
- City Delegate, League of California Cities
- Member, Alameda County-Oakland Community
- Action Partnership Executive Committee
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & EXPERIENCE:
- Member, University of California Chicano Latino Alumni Association (UC CLAA Partners)
- Oakland Board of Education, 1992-2012
- California School Board Association, Delegate
- President, California Youth Outreach
- Oakland Police Advisory Committee
- Gang Prevention Council
- Centro Legal Youth Law Academy
- Latino Police Advisory Committee
- Alameda County School Board Association
- Parks and Recreation Commission
- La Clinica de la Raza, Board of Directors
- Life Academy High School Advisory Council
- Oakland Athletic League Commission
- Youth Soccer Coach (16 years)
