Barbara Lee has spent her life fighting for justice and opportunity, bringing results to Oakland. From her days as a single mother attending Mills College and UC Berkeley to representing Oakland in the State Legislature and Congress for nearly three decades, Barbara’s leadership has always been rooted in the needs of our community. 

For example, in Congress, Barbara secured billions of dollars to improve Oakland’s neighborhoods and quality of life. She’s secured funding for 15 police officers and 35 firefighters, delivered $15.8 million for community safety programs, $70.8 million for safer and greener streets, $87.3 million to uplift small businesses, and $400 million to expand and green the Port of Oakland.

Barbara understands our struggles because she’s lived them. She overcame domestic violence, navigated public assistance, raised her two sons while earning her degrees; and as a teenager, she risked her life having a back-alley abortion when abortion was illegal. 

When every other member of Congress voted to give the president unlimited war powers after 9/11, Barbara cast the sole no vote, unafraid to stand up for accountability and justice. Her unflinching courage and principled leadership prove that she’s ready to tackle even the toughest challenges, always putting Oakland and its people first.

Oakland is a city that is facing a crisis of leadership. Barbara Lee is the person who can bring integrity to the office of the Mayor and bring change to the city. She is the only person with the mix of experience and new ideas that can deliver resources and opportunities for every person in Oakland. She is realistic and practical, finding solutions to get the job done.

Barbara is always ready to fight for Oakland. As Mayor, she will tackle our homelessness crisis, prioritize comprehensive public safety and mental health services, and lead with fiscal responsibility to deliver core City services for everyone.