Mayor-elect Barbara Lee has pledged to unite the city of Oakland after her victory, emphasizing her commitment to represent all residents, not just the majority that voted for her. During a press event, she acknowledged the divisions within the community and outlined her administration's focus on transparency and accountability. Lee's transition team aims to bridge various interests, while her proposed 10-point action plan for her first 100 days includes initiatives such as engaging with local business leaders and addressing issues like blight and illegal dumping.
"Oaklanders demand and deserve transparency, accountability, service, and results," said Lee, who entered the room to chants of 'Barbara Lee speaks for me!'.
"I have spent the last 30 years of my service representing all of Oakland," Lee said.
The plans include convening police and business leaders; meeting with the CEOs of the 10 largest employers in Oakland around public-private partnerships...
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