Overview

• Barbara Lee was confirmed as Oakland’s mayor-elect after securing 52% of the vote in a ranked-choice special election triggered by the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao.
• Lee has named a transition team co-chaired by the head of the Alameda Labor Council and the president of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce to guide her administration’s preparation.
• Her 10-point plan for the first 100 days includes improving public safety, addressing homelessness, conducting a forensic audit of city contracts, and tackling a $130 million budget deficit.
• The election results are pending certification by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, with Lee’s swearing-in expected in mid-to-late May to complete the remaining term.
• Lee emphasized unity in her first remarks as mayor-elect, vowing to represent all Oakland residents and restore trust in government after a period of political scandal and civic division.