In the News
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April 25, 2026 - Mayor's Office
Mayor Barbara Lee and Council President Kevin Jenkins Announce Joint Support for Charter Reform Recommendations Backed by 63% Voter Support. Read more.
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April 24, 2026 - Mayor's Office
Oakland Unanimously Approved Comprehensive Illegal Dumping Legislative Package. Read more.
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March 26, 2026 - Mayor's Office
City Council Passes Resolution to Accept Funding Secured by Mayor Barbara Lee to Reinstate Oakland Police Department Cadet Program — Applications Now Open. Read more.
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March 3, 2026 - Mayor's Office
Mayor Barbara Lee Welcomes $53 Million Measure W Investment to Expand Permanent Supportive Housing in Oakland. Read more.
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February 24, 2026 - KQED
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Champions Free Diaper Campaign With an Early Learning Message. Read more.
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January 30, 2026 - The Oaklandside
Oakland should become a ‘strong mayor’ city, says Mayor Lee’s task force. Read more.
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January 29, 2026 - City of Oakland
Mayor Lee Directs City to Protect Residents from Immigration Surge. Read more.
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January 6, 2026 - Mayor's Office
Mayor Barbara Lee to Launch "Oakland Reads 1234! Read more.
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November 21, 2025 - AP News
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away. Read more.
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October 17, 2025 - City of Oakland
Oakland Increases Weekend Staffing to Boost Illegal Dumping Cleanup Crews. Read more.
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October 15, 2025 - Mayor's Office
Mayor Lee Announces Latest Chapter of "Keep the Town Clean" Initiative: Dates for Citywide Cleanups Through May 2026. Read more.
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August 28, 2025 - NBC Bay Area
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on first 100 days in office
Barbara Lee, Oakland's newest mayor, visited the NBC Bay Area studios on Thursday to discuss her first 100 days and what she wants to accomplish in her role.