Jan. 8 (UPI) — Former U.S. Rep Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced a run for mayor of Oakland, Calif. She also launched a campaign website.
“Oaklanders have always overcome challenges by coming together,” Lee said in her X post. “At this critical moment, we must not be a city divided, but a community united .”
Lee’s mayoral campaign comes after she lost a U.S. Senate primary bid.
She said she is running for Oakland mayor to unite the city and make it stronger and safe…