A coalition of elected officials and community leaders are calling on outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee to seek the Oakland mayoral position. The group cites a 'crisis of leadership' in the city and believes Lee is the best candidate to unite Oakland and address critical issues.
In an open letter, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders are asking outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee to run for Oakland mayor.A coalition of elected officials and community leaders are asking outgoing Congresswoman Barbara Lee to run for Oakland mayor, in an open letter published Thursday.Sheng Thao, the group wrote that Oakland is facing "a crisis of leadership." A void they believe would be best filled by Lee.
The group describes itself as a mix of "business, labor, community, government, and faith leaders who rarely agree on things," but says they are coalescing due to "extraordinary times" the city of Oakland is experiencing.Signers include outgoing city councilmembers: Dan Kalb, Treva Reid and Nikki Fortunado Bas - Oakland's interim mayor before she is sworn in as an Alameda County supervisor next month. Prominent labor leaders also signed their names: Keith D.
"We're coming together because we believe in the resiliency of the community and its ability to thrive with bright leadership," he said. "Barbara Lee has consistently demonstrated courage to make really tough decisions."
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