Mayor Sheng Thao 盛桃
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51st Mayor of Oakland California, renter, mom, daughter of Hmong refugees. She/Her This account is not paid for, sponsored, or hosted by the City of Oakland.
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It’s been a long journey, and I’m incredibly honored by the trust the voters have placed in me. This was a very close election and I am proud to be elected as Oakland’s next Mayor.🧵
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I won’t stop fighting to keep the A’s rooted in Oakland—even if it means taking a swing and flying to Seattle! We are still ready to play ball to ensure the
@Athletics
remain
#RootedInOakland
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Nearly 28,000 fans showed up last night to share their love for the As and remind them why they should remain
#RootedInOakland
.
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Today I am proud to announce my official endorsement of Vermont Senator
@BernieSanders
for President of the United States.
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I am inspired by the dedication of Oakland A's fans. They've organized for weeks to make this happen and it shows just how strong our city is connected to this team. The A's truly belong in Oakland.
#OaklandTogether
#OaklandForever
#RootedInOakland
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We stand united with Barbara Lee! If the MLB is sincere in its goals of becoming a sport of choice for a diverse and growing fan base, there is no better place than The Town, one of the most diverse cities in the nation. Let’s keep the A’s rooted in Oakland!
#Athletics
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Oakland has the best fans in the world and today was the perfect day to celebrate with them at Oakland Fans Fest. Thousands of attendees poured into beautiful Jack London Square to celebrate Oakland’s long history of professional sports and to rally behind that history.
I am so…
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Oakland offered a deal that was fair to the A’s and was fiscally responsible for our city. We wish the A’s the best and will continue our conversations with them on facilitating the sale of their share of the Coliseum site. The City of Oakland will now focus on advancing…
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What a way to celebrate opening day! This is great news for Oakland residents and fans throughout the Bay Area.
A’s, Oakland win significant legal victory for Howard Terminal ballpark
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Thank you President Biden for your hard work serving the American people and thank you for taking the time to hear about the issues facing Oakland and California. I look forward to a continued partnership tackling homelessness, public safety, poverty, and climate change.
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Great news Oakland soccer fans!
@oaklandrootssc
&
@oaklandsoulsc
will play their 2025/26 season at the Oakland Coliseum. The Roots and Soul radiate Oakland pride in the community and every time they step on the pitch. They are a model franchise and the Town’s global ambassadors…
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There was a thought that this plan he had in the beginning was viable. And now we’re seeing that actually, maybe the plan isn’t viable. The question becomes, are the plans not viable or is it that the ownership’s not viable?
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I am eternally grateful to my family, my clan, and the Hmong people all across the United States for their support and love. We have come so far and that is because we stayed strong and worked together to uplift one another.
Nyob zoo Xyoo Tshiab!
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Oakland is thrilled to welcome 560 new housing units, including nearly 200 units designated as affordable housing, alongside a fresh wave of commercial development at the Lake Merritt BART station. This transformative project will not only attract hundreds of new residents but…
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We are disappointed by the outcome of this vote. I have made it clear the A’s branding & name should stay in Oakland. Baseball has a home in the Town even if the A’s ownership relocates.
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It was such an honor to meet Mayor
@wutrain
-- the first Asian American and millennial Mayor of Boston. Her leadership is huge inspiration for me and I am thrilled to work to help get more young, progressive API women into office nationally!
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A very happy birthday to Oakland's own Kamala Harris. As the nation's first Black, Southeast Asian, and female Vice President you inspire so many of us every single day. I hope you have the happiest of birthdays!
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I’m very excited to get to work as Mayor in January, but I’m also very humbled to be here. 15 years ago, I was living in my car with my baby. I’ve been through a lot to get to this moment, and have had so many people lift me up in order to get here. 5/13
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What’s in the box?
@LastDiveBar
& the 68’s designed & curated custom boxes for
@MLB
owners filled with items representing the heart & soul of Oakland A’s fans. Let’s keep the A’s rooted in Oakland!
The MLB owners box designed by
@LastDiveBar
and 68’s includes: a letter from Mayor Thao, an LDB postcard, an
@Oaklandish
hat, a custom card by myself of the owner and relocation fact sheet, and STAY video on USB drive, DVD and QR by
@gamer_athletics
@vvarietyshow
@summerofselldoc
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I managed to get myself through school thanks to my job as an on-campus employee. I support our student-workers as they strike for a fair contract.
#FairUCNow
Shoutout to Oakland mayor-elect
@ShengForOakland
for speaking at the UCOP rally today! Thank you for standing in solidarity with the 48,000 academic workers!
#FairUCNow
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BREAKING NEWS!
Oakland City Council unanimously votes to ask state to halt school closures. Thank you everyone who stepped up and made your voices heard and
@nikki4oakland
,
@Kaplan4Oakland
, and
@carroll_fife
for cosponsoring this measure.
My statement:
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Big News: Oakland has awarded a $25 Million Contract to complete the Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements Project.
Oakland is delivering on this next step towards a safer, more accessible, and vibrant working waterfront. This project, along with neighboring…
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And I’m a renter myself. So our tenants should know that I’m going to be a Mayor who has their back. 10/13
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Moving forward, we are going to work to make Oakland the most proactive city in California on housing and homelessness. We’re going to have an aggressive housing policy that protects renters, fights displacement, and treats our unhoused with the dignity they deserve. 9/13
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I join all Oaklanders in welcoming the
@OaklandBallers
to their new home at Raimondi Park in West Oakland. The investments the B’s are making to the field will ensure that professional baseball has a lasting presence in the Town. I look forward to watching baseball in what…
We're proud to announce that the Oakland Ballers will be playing our Spring '24 home games at Raimondi Park. We’re humbled to be partners with the community in activating this historic field.
Get your tickets today at !
Digital image & research credits⬇️
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Had a great time celebrating the
@warriors
2022 NBA championship at the White House with my fellow Bay Area leaders including VP
@KamalaHarris
, former Speaker
@SpeakerPelosi
, and Mayor
@LondonBreed
.
#Warriors
#DubNation
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1/ Today, I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Oakland Mayor. And to launch our campaign with support from Attorney General
@RobBonta
, Assemblymember
@MiaBonta
, Council President Nikki Fortunado-Bas (
@Nikki4Oakland
), Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan (
@Kaplan4Oakland
),
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Tyre Nichols should be with us today. It is wrong and horrifying that this young man was killed. It hurts me to know Tyre's family had to see a video of their son and loved one being brutally beaten and will likely see it again in the days ahead. I cannot imagine their pain. 1/3
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I also want all Oaklanders who voted for another candidate to know I will do everything I can to earn your trust. I will be a Mayor for all of Oakland. 3/13
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I want to congratulate Loren Taylor on the strong campaign he ran. He and his family have been making a difference for this city for generations and we owe him a real debt of gratitude. 2/13
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Chief Armstrong has my respect and appreciation for his service to the Department and to the City.
But I am no longer confident that Chief Armstrong can do the work needed to continue much needed reforms. My full statement here.
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We will bring a Green New Deal to Oakland, to put our people to work and protect our environment. We’ll build a more responsive city government, one that returns our calls in a timely manner and focuses like a laser on keeping our streets clean, safe, and vibrant. 12/13
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Public safety is pedestrian, bike, and transit safety too. This is why I voted in favor of permanent protected bike lanes on Telegraph Avenue. Everyone should feel safe on our streets no matter how they get around.
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It is my belief that we do not have to continue to do things the way they’ve always been done and under my Administration we’re not going to. Oaklanders deserve better.
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On behalf of the City of Oakland, I want to the thank the California Transportation Commission for funding this critical investment in Oakland. 1/3
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On Day One, we will begin putting in place the comprehensive public safety plan we laid out during the campaign. That involves doubling down on the violence prevention programs that we know reduce violent crime, addressing root causes of crime by working to create more jobs…7/13
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The City Council unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the Town’s commitment to our
@OaklandAs
. We are united in keeping the A’s rooted in Oakland. Check out my talk w/
@MorningRoast957
about why Oakland is better for
@MLB
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Oaklanders need more access to mental health and holistic services, which is why I was thrilled to join the opening of
@APTPaction
’s People’s House in West Oakland. Inspired by the work of the Black Panthers, the People’s House will be a center for community healing & mutual aid.
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I am outraged by the images I saw in a video captured during an illegal sideshow that took place on Sunday, and demand that the perpetrators of this senseless act of violence be held accountable. 🧵
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I have never felt more hopeful about Oakland’s future, or more determined to lead the fight for it. I’m excited to get to work building the safer, more affordable, more just Oakland we know is possible in the months and years ahead. 13/13
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See that? It’s Oakland continuing the largest paving effort in modern history. See the full map of streets at
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I am so grateful to the Biden Administration for funding the first phase of the East Bay Greenway project, which will bring over 10 miles of bike and pedestrian safety and connectivity to East Oakland.
For too long, communities along this corridor have been in need of these…
We are proud to announce that
@AlamedaCTC
has received $30M in federal grant funding to construct the first phase of the East Bay Greenway, a 10.6-mile bike and pedestrian corridor that connects communities in Oakland and San Leandro!
See Press Release:
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My family and I want to wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings Oakland. We have so much to be grateful for and so much work ahead of ourselves but I am optimistic and hopeful for your future. I hope you and your loved ones have an enriching holiday full of love and gratitude.
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Oakland’s Jewish community is an essential part of Oakland’s diversity and strength and the City of Oakland takes incidents like the vandalism of the Lake Merritt Menorah very seriously. Read my full statement:
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Yesterday I joined Congresswoman
@RepSpeier
, Moms Demand Action founder
@shannonrwatts
, and hundreds of organizers with
@MomsDemand
Action and
@Everytown
for Gun Safety in a march demanding an end to gun violence.
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Thrilled to witness history at the swearing in of our Governor
@GavinNewsom
. I look forward to working with Governor Newsom to tackle Oakland’s biggest issues including public safety, homelessness, a better quality of life, and cleaner, greener streets.
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I want to thank everyone who made this campaign possible. From my loving partner Andre and our children, Ben and Brooklyn, to my campaign team, volunteers, and everyone who endorsed us. 4/13
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Americans have woken up too many times to the news of yet another mass shooting. Now it’s happening again.
Gun violence has devastated our communities and families. 1/2
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I met Jen last year and she was an absolute joy who worked every day to spread love and kindness. She shared her joy through her baking and her advocacy for a better Town for everyone, and her impact on Oakland’s communities can never be replaced.
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Oakland was once the national model for reducing gun violence, achieving substantial decreases between 2012 and 2019. I’m proud to announce that we are resurrecting the strategy that was proven successful in saving lives and reducing crime: Operation Ceasefire. 1/p…
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Big News!
Oakland was just awarded its 9th Homekey project which will help fund the construction of 40 new housing units for formally homeless seniors.
Homekey has been an incredible program for our City, helping us secure 467 new units of permanent supportive housing since…
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NEW SMALL BUSINESS ALERT! Delah, the first Yemeni-owned coffee shop in Oakland, is now open at 420 West Grand Avenue.
@carroll_fife
@DanKalb
@PPriceCares
#Oaklandlovelife
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I’ve heard from so many residents that they are frustrated with the conditions of our roads. Potholes seem worse and they are taking longer to fill. The good news is that Oakland has a plan for that.
#PotholeBlitz
1/
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We're accelerating plans for a two-way separated bike lane on Lakeshore Avenue, advancing construction by two years in collaboration with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (
@EBMUD
). This move underscores our unwavering commitment to taking immediate, proactive measures for…
Initial visualizations for a protected cycletrack along Lakeshore Ave in Oakland, E 18th Street to El Embarcadero, are now available here:
Oakland DOT's commitment is to deliver this upgrade starting in Fall 2024, following an EBMUD utility project.
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Today I joined fellow elected officials and activists to condemn political violence against black women. As Mayor of Oakland, I will not sit on the sidelines while black women experience threats of violence simply for standing on their values. 1/2
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Good Morning, Oakland. Today, I am honored to announce the next Chief of the Oakland Police Department.
Watch the video to learn more.
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Barbara Lee understands the struggles we share, the challenges we face and how we can rise together. I’m proud to endorse
@BarbaraLeeForCA
for Senate because
#BarbaraLeeSpeaksforMe
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…and educational opportunities, filling vacancies in our police department with experienced and diverse officers, providing real support for victims, and redoubling our efforts to get guns off our streets. 8/13
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Big News!
The City of Oakland has been awarded a $7.2 million Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) grant from the State of California. In collaboration with Alameda County, the City of Oakland will use the grant funding to resolve long-standing encampments at Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Oakland’s night life scene is an essential part of our Town’s DNA. On Friday evening, I joined Councilmember
@carroll_fife
and City Administrator Jestin Johnson to walk downtown, check out Oakland’s amazing night life scene, and hear directly from business owners, workers, &…
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The Oakland Zoo is OPEN and I had a great time celebrating with Councilmember Treva Reid, the Oakland Roots, and Zoo staff and guests this morning. And yes, we got to feed the giraffes! 🧵
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Excited to support
@OaklandBallers
with amazing community leaders like
@MistahFAB
@lateefahsimon
@Jorgeleon17
and many, many others. JOIN US!!
Hugely grateful to folks like
@Jorgeleon17
,
@AsHotDog
,
@mistahfab
,
@lastdivebar
,
@MayorShengThao
,
@nikki4oakland
,
@lateefahsimon
and so many more. Without whom the Oakland Bs would not be a reality.
#OaklandBallers
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Our homeless crisis is a top priority, and one that will require strong state & federal partnership.
This is why I sent the following letter to
@VP
Harris today requesting Oakland be considered for the Federal "All In" plan, which aims to reduce homelessness nationwide. 🧵
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Taking a moment 2 uplift Sunisa Lee a 16yr trailblazer making history as FIRST Hmong American gymnast for Team USA. ❤️❤️🙌🏼🌟
As a Hmong woman, I grew up w/ barriers & stigma 4 young girls participating in dance, extra curricular activities, let alone gym. So proud of Sunisa.
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We are going to make sure we support our small businesses, to make it easier for them to open, to thrive, and to contribute to our city. 11/13
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As we get to work, I’m going to focus on the top priorities which we spelled out in the campaign, which I know are also the priorities of Oaklanders. 6/13
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So happy to welcome Philz to their permanent home right here in the Town. It's not just about coffee; it's about community, and we're honored that a major local favorite has chosen Oakland as their home. Welcome to the Oakland family, Philz Coffee!
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Oakland is committed to improving the safety of our streets while making it easier to walk, bike, bus, and drive. Thank you to our hard-working staff at
@OakDOT
for their vision and determination in ending traffic violence.
#OaklandLoveLife
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I want to send my thanks to the hardworking workers at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters for doing the critical work of democracy over this past week. The outcome of this election is still up in the air, with thousands of ballots remaining to be counted. 1/2
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We are flying the flag proudly at City Hall! 🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month Oakland!🏳️⚧️
We know our diversity is our strength, and Oakland’s LGBTQ+ communities have played a big part in making our city an enriching and beautiful place to live.
#OaklandLoveLife
#PrideMonth2023
#LGBTQ
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Thrilled to vote to move the 14th Street Safety Project out of Public Works committee and to the full Council for final approval. This project will help ensure pedestrians and bicyclists can get downtown safely and includes new protected bike lanes!
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Happy Pride Oakland! This was by far the biggest Pride we have ever celebrated and I am so proud of everyone who came together to organize this event.
Oakland’s diversity is its strength and our LGBTQ+ community is an irreplaceable part of that strength. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Seattle joins Oakland in declaring itself a sanctuary city for abortion access. Huge congratulations to City Councilmember
@cmkshama
for your leadership on this issue. Local electeds have a lot of power when it comes to protecting pivotal healthcare like abortion.
City Council will soon vote on my bill to make Seattle an Abortion Sanctuary, so police don't enforce anti-abortion arrest warrants from other states
If half the states refuse to extradite for anti-abortion laws in the other half, the laws will be extremely difficult to enforce
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Spent the week at my first ever US Conference of Mayors, where we work and collaborate with other Mayors across the nation to tackle some of our nation’s biggest issues. I had an amazing time learning from my peers and advocating for more federal resources for Oakland.
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Like many other candidates, I was given the incorrect filing date for my filing and had to turn in my required paperwork at the last minute in order to qualify. I am deeply troubled that this same thing happened to other candidates who could not make it onto the ballot in time.
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Today we are delivering on our promise to Oaklanders for safer, calmer streets at our groundbreaking of the 14th Street Safety Project.
The transformation of 14th Street through the heart of Downtown Oakland will not only improve safety but also create an inviting atmosphere to…
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A recent report by the University of Toronto highlights Oakland as a leader in downtown recovery, with foot traffic increasing by 20% last year alone.
This is thanks to our work reducing crime and investing in Oakland's art, culture, and food through programs like Activate…
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What a beautiful day for the 7th annual
@blackjoyparade
right here in the City of Oakland. My team and I had a blast celebrating Oakland’s rich and vibrant Black communities which make up an essential part of our culture and strength.
Come downtown enjoy live music, great food,…
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A diverse economic sector. Vibrant arts and culture. Public space activation. Downtown Oakland is back and we're ready for more!
#OaklandLoveLife
@Oakland
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Deeply moved by the overwhelming show of unity at Lake Merritt last night! Heartfelt thanks to the incredible Oakland community that gathered in solidarity to light the menorah, turning an act of vandalism into a celebration of resilience and togetherness. 1/2
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining Port and elected officials to announce a $119 million state grant to help with modernization and green redevelopment. This investment will go a long way into making the port greener, safer, and help reduce noise and traffic.
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Had a blast throwing the first pitch today. Maybe with a little practice I can be Oakland’s first professional baseball playing Mayor. 😉
Thank you to Oakland’s
@Athletics
for inviting me onto the field!
#RootedInOakland
#OakMayor
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Oakland knows that the solution to homelessness is dignified housing, not allowing people to suffer on the streets. The acquisition of the Quality Inn motel in District 7, funded by the State of California Homekey program, exemplifies our commitment.
This eighth Homekey award…
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We are so proud of the campaign we have run, and want to thank all of our supporters and volunteers for their dedication to our great city. 1/3
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Today, in a last-ditch, and seemingly desperate effort to blunt our campaign’s momentum, mayoral candidates with deep ties to big polluters and the coal industry have announced a second ranked choice voting coalition.
My statement in response:
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I am grateful to the State of California for this grant and to the Oakland Housing & Community Development team that worked hard to secure these critical funds. This grant will go towards nearly 700 units of affordable housing throughout the city. 1/3
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Oakland is turning the corner and our focus on public safety is paying off. After years of rising crime rates Oakland is experiencing a significant and sustained decrease in overall crime. Our hard fought progress is fueled by strengthening our police department, reviving the…
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Big News: Oakland has been selected as a recipient of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative -- This three-year program is designed to leverage federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions aimed at building low-carbon, resilient, and…
U.S. cities have been at the forefront of confronting the climate crisis to reduce emissions and improve lives – especially for disadvantaged communities that disproportionately experience the impacts of climate change.
Launched today, Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities will…
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Yesterday, Oakland celebrated Lunar New Year with its first parade in decades. It was such a beautiful, hopeful, and enriching experience and I can't wait to continue celebrating for years to come. Thank you everyone who worked to make this happen!
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