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Published

2 years ago

November 7, 2022

These five leading mayoral candidates (pictured above) represent different approaches to solving Oakland’s complex challenges. All are capable of leading the City of Oakland, although with varying promises, strategies and action plans which have been spelled out in the flood of brochures and media advertisements that you have received during this campaign season. ThePost News Group invites you to rank the candidates according to your hopes and dreams for the Town. (They are presented in alphabetical order, not in recommended ranked order)

Alex Padilla

Barbara Lee

Gavin Newsom

Shirley Weber

Rob Bonta

Tony Thurmond

Rebecca Kaplan

Malia M. Cohen

Pamela Price

Nikki Fortunato Bas

Sarah Syed

The Post Recommends:

U.S. Senate: Alex Padilla

U.S. Congress, 12th District: Barbara Lee

Governor: Gavin Newsom

Secretary of State: Shirley Weber

Attorney General: Rob Bonta

State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Tony Thurmond

State Controller: Malia Cohen

14th Assembly District: Buffy Wicks

18th Assembly District: Mia Bonta

Alameda County District Attorney: Pamela Price

Alameda County Board of Supervisors (Area 3): Rebecca Kaplan

Oakland Mayor: Five who can lead Oakland forward (listed in alphabeticalorder; not in order of preference)

Ignacio De La Fuente
Gregory Hodge
Treva Reid
Loren Taylor
Sheng Thao

City Council, District 2: Nikki Fortunato Bas

City Council, District 4: Janani Ramachandran or Nenna Joiner

City Council, District 6: Kevin Jenkins

Peralta Community College District Trustee:

Louis Quindlen, Area 3
Saleem Gilmore, Area 5
Seth Steward, Area 7

Alameda County Board Transit Director, At-Large: Joel Young

Alameda County Transit Board (Ward 3): Sarah Syed

Our Positions on California State Propositions

Proposition 1: YES

Proposition 26: NO

Proposition 27: NO

Proposition 28: YES

Proposition 29: YES

Proposition 30: YES

Proposition 31: YES

Measure D: YES

Measure H: YES

Measure Q: YES

Measure R: YES

Measure S: YES

Measure T: YES

Measure U: YES

Measure V: YES

Measure W: YES

Measure X: YES

Measure Y: YES

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Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of January 8 – 14, 2025

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January 11, 2025

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Barbara Lee Launches Campaign for Mayor of Oakland

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united,” she Lee. “If elected I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city, so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

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6 days ago

January 8, 2025

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By Post Staff

Barbara Lee on Wednesday morning formally announced her candidacy for Mayor in Oakland’s April 15 special election.

“Time and time again, Oaklanders have faced our toughest obstacles by uniting to meet our challenges,” said Lee.

“At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided but a community united,” she said. “If elected, I will bring my hands-on leadership, new ideas, and decades of experience in identifying billions in resources for our great city so all residents and businesses are stronger and safer and our community has optimism and confidence in Oakland’s future.”

“As Mayor, I’ll address our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver the core City services residents and business owners deserve. Let’s do this – together.”

“I’ve never shied away from a challenge,” said Lee. “I’m always ready to fight for Oakland.”

Watch her campaign video here, which is online at BarbaraLee4Oakland.com

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Who Wants to Be the Next Elected Mayor of Oakland?

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

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1 week ago

January 7, 2025

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An aerial view of the downtown Oakland skyline on a clear sunny day. The federal building and other iconic buildings fill the skyline. Photo: iStock.

By Paul Cobb

Many of you probably recall the oft-repeated expression when describing leadership that “many are called but few are chosen.” We will be inundated during January with many claims of qualifications by those who want to lead Oakland.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, we have heard the names of 14 potential candidates who might become Oakland’s next Mayor.

The Oakland Post is issuing a CALL to all candidates to present their answers, plans, or solutions in response to our list of questions.

Any candidate who wishes to receive a free announcement, publicity or space in the paper must submit solutions.

The first questions we propose are 1) What is your budget balancing plan?
What is your position on requiring all city employees to work full-time in their designated offices rather than remotely from their homes?
What is your plan to provide open-access opportunities to all police officers for overtime pay?
Since many businesses, especially downtown, have closed, what is your plan to attract and increase revenues?

Please send your submissions of 300 words or less to each question to Social@postnewsgroup.com or visit www.postnewsgroup.com