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Len Raphael, Candidate for City Auditor

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10 years ago

November 3, 2014

Len Raphael, a strong supporter of community oversight of the Oakland Police Department, is running to become Oakland’s City Auditor.

He is endorsed by Councilmembers Desley Brooks, Larry Reid and Noel Gallo.

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Raphael pledges to be an aggressive auditor. He says he will use his office to investigate the city’s failure to provide the services that Oakland residents deserve.

“From public safety to potholes to after-school programs, as auditor I will oversee audits of City Hall departments and major contracts that prior auditors wouldn’t touch because of politics,” he said.

“Oakland needs a tough auditor with the backbone to audit OPD, the Coliseum, Public Works, garbage company, Comcast and other sacred cows.”

A resident of North Oakland for 35 years, Raphael is a registered Democrat and a certified public accountant. His experience includes working as a Price Waterhouse auditor and running his own accounting firm for 30 years.

His two sons graduated from Claremont Middle School and Oakland Technical High School, where they both played football. Len’s wife, Betty Raphael, has been a nurse at San Leandro Hospital for many years.

For more information, go to www.LensForChange.com

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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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7 days ago

January 8, 2025

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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