As Barbara Parker retires, voters face a choice between Ryan Richardson and Brenda Harbin-Forte. Richardson, with 20 years of legal experience and strong relationships with officials, is the better option to lead the city attorney's office.
As Barbara Parker , Oakland’s elected city attorney, prepares to retire, voters face a choice between two very different candidates to replace her.
It’s that latter position that’s problematic for the otherwise respected jurist. As a recall leader, she has pitted herself against the mayor and her allies on the City Council, some of whom would be her clients if she were elected city attorney. In most California cities, the legal adviser is appointed, usually by the city council. But in Oakland since 2000, voters have elected the city attorney.
He also touts endorsements from labor unions that represent city workers, Democratic Party groups and a tenants’ rights organization. For her part, Harbin-Forte highlights her support from the Oakland Police Officers Association.
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