US EditionProgressive icon and ex-US Rep. Barbara Lee wins race for mayor of struggling Oakland, California
- Former U.S. Representative Barbara Lee officially won the mayoral race in Oakland, leading Loren Taylor by nearly 5,000 votes according to the Alameda County Registrar's Office.
- Taylor conceded the election, stating, 'I called Congresswoman Barbara Lee to congratulate her on becoming the next Mayor of Oakland.'
- Lee's focus includes community services, public safety, and economic development, responding to Oakland's severe challenges such as crime and homelessness.
- Former Governor Jerry Brown endorsed Lee, emphasizing her as a necessary uniting presence for Oakland, which faces severe issues like crime and homelessness.
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Oakland Elects Insane Mayor Who Thinks $50 Minimum Wage Will Solve Inflation
Let's go to Oakland, California where the ultra-insane have ramped up the insanity by electing $50 minimum wage fan Barbara Lee as their new mayor. Lee, a former U.S. Rep. who gave up that job in 2024 when she ran for the U.S. Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat and ultimately lost a primary to Adam Schiff, declared victory over the weekend and will now go to work solving Oakland's issues of which there are a few. "She will be working against…
Having Learned Nothing From LA, Oakland Elects Another Communist Member of California's Congressional Delegation
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Barbara Lee Makes History as First Black Woman to Be Elected Mayor of Oakland - Because of Them We Can
They’re calling it a “turning point” for the city of Oakland! Former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee has once again etched her name in history — this time as the first Black woman elected mayor of Oakland, California, according to Vanguard News Group. A trailblazer in politics and a fierce advocate for justice, her election marks a powerful shift for a city long steeped in both radical roots and resilient spirit. Former Alameda County District At…
Greenberg: Can Oakland Survive Barbara Lee? – California Globe
Barbara Lee. (Photo: barbaralee4oakland.com) Barbara Lee’s triumph in Oakland’s mayoral race on April 15, 2025, has been hailed as a progressive milestone, marking her as the city’s first Black woman mayor. But beneath the applause lies a grim reality: Lee’s victory signals trouble for a city already battered by crime, homelessness, and financial ruin. Her 27-year congressional record, steeped in ideological zeal over practical solutions, is a w…
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