The race for Oakland mayor is heating up as candidates prepare for the April 15 special election. Loren Taylor, a leading candidate, discusses his vision for the city which includes addressing crime, homelessness, and economic issues. He supported the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao and emphasizes the need for decisive leadership. Taylor plans to tackle the city's fiscal budget deficit through difficult but necessary choices, all while focusing on community safety and ensuring equitable growth opportunities for residents, contrasting his approach with that of the prior administration.
Oaklanders are fed up. They see the potential of the city but recognize that leadership was failing to deliver for residents.
We have to make some hard but necessary choices. Some great programs are not going to be funded because we just can't afford to do so.
Because of my background as a biomedical engineer, as a former business consultant for Fortune 500 to 50 companies, I'm focused on growth and equitable opportunities.
Being able to lean in and make measurable improvements in safety, increasing the number of officers while doubling down on violence prevention efforts.
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