Former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor has officially conceded to Barbara Lee in the mayoral race, offering his congratulations. In his statement, Taylor expressed pride in his campaign's accomplishments, emphasizing that it exceeded expectations as an underdog contender. He noted support from nearly half the voting population despite facing opposition from established political entities. Taylor urged Lee to engage with the 47% of residents who supported him and pledged to continue advocating for Oakland's community needs, accountability, and equity while maintaining a deep love for the city.
This morning I called Congresswoman Barbara Lee to congratulate her on becoming the next Mayor of Oakland. While the outcome was not what we worked for and hoped for, I am incredibly proud of the race we ran. Our campaign started as the underdogâmost didn't expect us to come this far or make it this close.
Thanks to the heart, grit, and vision of our fearless team and supporters, we built a movement that resonated across Oakland, echoing the national dialogue about the waning relevance of a Democratic Party that puts old-guard politics over improving the lives of everyday people.
I pray that Mayor-Elect Lee fulfills her commitment to unify Oakland by authentically engaging the 47% of Oaklanders who voted for me and who want pragmatic results-driven leadership.
We ran this campaign with integrity, with bold ideas, and with an unshakable commitment to the people of this city. That doesn't end this weekend.
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