Mayor-elect Barbara Lee shares priorities in first sit-down since winning special election

Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee said she’s ready for the next chapter of her political career, while being clear-eyed about the challenges facing the city. In her first sit-down since she won a special election, Lee said she’s encouraged and excited about tackling challenges with the community. The long-time East Bay representative beat out former councilmember Loren Taylor in a close race that saw Oakland split along geographic lines.