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Oakland's mayoral candidates speak on public safety, homelessness
The three main candidates for Oakland mayor spoke at a forum Tuesday, with one of them proposing a universal basic income for those living on the streets. Here's what they had to say.
Oakland Candidates for Mayor, City Council Speak at Forum Ahead of April Special Election
A special election, prompted by the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao and the election of former District 2 Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, is scheduled for April.
Oakland's 3 main mayoral candidates speak on public safety, homelessness solutions
For the first time, the three main candidates for Oakland Mayor spoke publicly at a forum Tuesday night.One of those candidates announced an all-new possible future program that would involve universal basic income for those living on the streets.
Oakland voters hear from three mayoral candidates
Three of the ten candidates for Oakland mayor were invited to speak at a forum in downtown Oakland on Tuesday night. They are former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, former city council member Loren Taylor who previously ran for mayor,
Oakland's mayoral candidates speak at forum
Some of the Oakland Mayoral candidates spoke to a sold-out crowd in downtown on Tuesday night. This comes as they prepare for a special election happening on Apr. 15 Loren Taylor, Renia Webb and former congresswoman Barbara Lee spoke out during a forum.
Wealthy groups helped oust Oakland’s mayor. So far they’re silent on who should replace her
The wealthy tech-, crypto- and real-estate-fueled moderate groups that funded the recalls of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and ...
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Why is Loren Taylor taking on former Rep. Barbara Lee in the Oakland mayoral race?
Now Taylor’s challenge may be finding an identity for his campaign against a progressive heavyweight — former U.S. Rep.
Judge refuses to dismiss charges against man tied to Oakland mayor scandal
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two Oakland-based businessmen were in federal court this week on ...
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Man settles restraining order against gay former Oakland mayoral staffer he harassed
A gay former aide to recalled Oakland mayor Sheng Thao has settled his restraining order against an Oakland man who was accused of harassing him.
One-on-one with Interim Mayor of Oakland
A series of political twists and turns has landed a first time Oakland City Council member in the mayor's office in the next ...
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Oakland developers, housing advocates eye mayor’s race
The Oakland mayor’s race is heating up this winter as 13-term U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee announced earlier this month that she would run for the job, which was vacated by former Mayor Sheng Thao ...
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Lee says she's ready to lead Oakland
Former congressmember Barbara Lee told a crowd of supporters that she’s ready to lead Oakland as her mayoral campaign kicked ...
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Detroit's mayoral candidate pool continues to grow in race to replace Duggan
There are now eight candidates running for mayor of Detroit, including businessmen, a lawyer, councilmembers, and now a ...
Oakland budget cuts threaten nonprofits and social services
Oakland is cutting $2.6 million in funding for 13 community organizations that provide housing, health and other social services as officials attempt to balance the city's budget.