In the lead-up to the April 15 special election for Oakland mayor, former congresswoman Barbara Lee outlines her plans for addressing the city’s pressing issues, including a budget deficit, crime, and homelessness. Lee calls for a forensic audit to identify mismanagement in the budget and points to the impact of the COVID pandemic on city revenues. She supports Measure A to raise funds through a sales tax while prioritizing public safety services, asserting that effective budget management requires consensus among the community for sustainable improvements.
The only way to get the budget under control is by raising revenue and reducing expenses.
When you talk about who you say no to when balancing a budget, you have to bring people together for a common good to make life better in Oakland.
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