Mayor Barbara Lee's inauguration was celebrated with an event organized by the Oakland Inaugural Committee, which raised over $290,000. The weekend featured a large ceremony at Jack London Square, culminating in various community-centric activities. The committee, made up of volunteers, operated independently from Lee’s campaign and sought donations while promising transparency. The events highlighted the significance of community strength and included participation from thousands of residents in celebrations honoring local culture and service initiatives. The committee now faces the task of disclosing contributions as pledged.
The Oakland Inaugural Committee raised $290,052 and spent $176,453 on the weekend's events, which included a 3,000-person ceremony at Jack London Square.
The committee operated independently from Lee and her campaign, emphasizing a weekend celebrating her inauguration as Oakland's first Black female mayor along with community strength.
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