Mon. Oaklanders call on Barbara Lee to be city’s next mayor

MONDAY Oaklanders call on Barbara Lee to be the city’s next mayor
Oakland has been in political chaos since November's recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was only on the job for two years. The FBI raided her home in June.
Barbara Lee lays out timeline for her decision on Oakland mayor’s race
Oakland Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, who is ending her congressional career next month, said Friday that she will decide by early January whether she will run for mayor of Oakland. Oakland will hold an election in April to elect someone to finish the rest of the term of Sheng Thao,
'Oakland needs Barbara Lee': Open letter urges retiring Congresswoman to run for mayor
Rumors have been swirling that the retiring congresswoman might seek Oakland’s top job in the April special election.
Top Oakland leaders say city 'needs' Barbara Lee as mayor in new letter
After the November recall of its mayor Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void they believe would be best filled by Lee.
Oakland leaders call on Barbara Lee to run for mayor to get city 'back on track'
OAKLAND, Calif. - Dozens of Oakland leaders are calling on Congresswoman Barbara Lee to take the helm as the city's mayor. In a letter signed by Interim Oakland Mayor Nikki Fortunato Bas, Carl Chan, and Councilmember Treva Reid, among other community leaders, they urged Lee to run for mayor as the city grapples with turbulent times.
Retiring Rep. Barbara Lee considering run for Oakland mayor
Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.
Oakland community leaders call on Rep. Barbara Lee to enter mayoral race
An open letter signed by Oakland's interim mayor, several city council members, community leaders and business owners called on Congresswoman Barbara Lee Thursday to enter the April 15th special election for the Oakland mayoral seat now vacated by Sheng Thao after the November recall election.
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Barbara Lee: Allowing Musk to ‘run our government really has grave consequences’ for Americans
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) on Thursday took aim at billionaire Elon Musk for derailing the end-of-year spending deal.
‘No way’ Elon Musk should be ‘threatening’ Republicans over spending bill: Rep. Barbara Lee
Elon Musk and President-elect Trump have been expressing their dissatisfaction with House Republicans working to pass a ...
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Community Leaders Urge Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Run for Oakland Mayor Amidst City Challenges
In the wake of Oakland's recent mayoral recall, leading voices within the community are rallying behind Congresswoman ...
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Barbara Lee & Lateefah Simon: Trailblazing CA Congresswomen
In this charming conversation, newly-elected Democrat, Lateefah Simon, joins the indomitable veteran Barbara Lee, whose congressional seat Simon will be taking when the new Congress convenes.
Progressive trailblazer Rep. Barbara Lee bids farewell to Congress: 'Public service is in my DNA'
After an upsetting loss for a seat in the Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee is retiring from Congress. But this will not stop her from ...
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Why Shirley Chisholm Was Right
The California Democrat explains why, during her 25 years in Congress, it was important for her “to disrupt and dismantle and build something that’s equitable and just and right.” Ad Policy ...
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Top Democrat Mocks Trump for 'Following Orders' of 'Unelected President' Elon Musk
A Democratic legislator mocked President-elect Donald Trump for taking orders from billionaire Elon Musk, who she stated is ...