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Barbara Lee, sworn in as Oakland’s mayor, promises a ‘government you can trust’
OAKLAND — The room fell silent Tuesday when Barbara Lee was sworn in as the city’s mayor. After a rousing standing ovation, ...
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Lee sworn in as Oakland's 52nd mayor, says 'no time to waste' getting to the work ahead
FORMER U.S. REP. BARBARA LEE was sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor Tuesday, kicking off what many hope is an era of stability ...
Barbara Lee declares ‘new era’ for Oakland as she is sworn in as beleaguered city’s new mayor
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee took her oath of office Tuesday and spoke of a “new era” for the city, marking an end to a chapter ...
Barbara Lee Vows To Make Her Hometown Better By Being Sworn In As Oakland's 1st Black Woman Mayor
Lee is known as the first Black woman to represent in the State Assembly, State Senate, Congress, and now the first Black ...
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Barbara Lee, Sworn In as Oakland’s Mayor, Says ‘Today Marks a New Era’
The former congresswoman faces no shortage of challenges as Oakland’s mayor, including a budget crisis, stubbornly high rates ...
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee sworn in as Oakland's 1st Black woman mayor
Oakland officially got a new mayor Tuesday.The city council formally announced the results of March's special election and ...
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Lee era begins in Oakland
We can only do this together if we have a strong, vibrant downtown, thriving small businesses in every Oakland neighborhood ...
Barbara Lee sworn-in as 52nd Mayor of Oakland, first Black woman to serve in the city's highest office
Barbara Lee received a standing ovation on Tuesday as she entered the Oakland City Hall to take the oath of office. A ...
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Barbara Lee Sworn In as Oakland's First Black Woman Mayor Amid Fiscal Crisis and Promises of Reform
Barbara Lee is inaugurated as Oakland's 51st mayor, set to tackle the city's budget, public safety, and housing. She is the ...