fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago'Can't isn't in the dictionary': Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee discusses her first 100 days
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee faces a city with sky-high expectations. Residents demand immediate solutions to crime, illegal dumping, homelessness, and a struggling local economy. They also want their new leader to make local government more transparent and accountable. And many hope to see the mayor unify a city that became deeply polarized during the 2024 recall elections. Lee unveiled her political strategy right after the election.
East Bay (California)