A Message from Mayor Lee on Working for a Better Oakland
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor of our extraordinary city, Oakland.
Together, we made history, and now we are doing the work to deliver for our communities.
This moment demands urgency and unity. Oakland faces real challenges, but we also have the talent, creativity, and heart to meet them head-on. That is why my administration is governing with transparency, accountability, and results that reflect the needs of every neighborhood.
We have already begun delivering on our commitments to Oakland – passing a budget that protects essential services; investing in comprehensive public safety strategies that include law enforcement, violence prevention, and alternative response models; re-opening closed fire stations; streamlining permitting to support small businesses; and bringing together employers and community partners to revitalize our city – with more to come.
We are restoring pride across Oakland as a city of artists, organizers, entrepreneurs, working families, and visionaries. As your Mayor, my main focus is remaining hands-on and responsive to address your needs and priorities.
Let us continue building a future where every one of us can Love Life in Oakland. I always want to hear from you – please don’t hesitate to reach out, share your ideas, and stay connected as we do this work together.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee