Oakland mayoral candidates push for solutions to financial crisis

Barbara Lee

American politician Loren Taylor

Councilmember, Oakland, California, United States Alameda County

county in California, United States

Highlights

Oakland voters are electing a new mayor and considering a controversial sales tax increase in a special election.
Measure A proposes to raise the sales tax from 10.25% to 10.75%, potentially generating $30 million annually to address a budget deficit.
The decision on the sales tax increase is split among residents, balancing the need for city services against high existing tax rates.

Story

In recent days leading up to the special election in Oakland, California, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor engaged with community members about their mayoral campaign goals. Both candidates voiced concerns about the city's financial crisis, as Oakland faces a projected $140 million budget deficit. Loren Taylor highlighted the dire need for decisive action to prevent further loss of residents and businesses, urging immediate steps to stabilize the city’s finances. Lee committed to improving the budget to allocate more resources toward public safety and police, aiming to reassure taxpayers and residents of her plans.

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