Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially launched her campaign for Mayor of Oakland, joining the special election race. Lee, who has a long history of serving Oakland in various political roles, cites community concerns and her experience as key motivators for her candidacy.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland .
Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.Lee also posted an official announcement on social media."In Congress, I fought for Oakland values. Now it's time to bring that business and legislative experience home for an Oakland Renaissance," Lee said in the campaign video.Lee emerged from the clerk's office with a big smile.
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