Minimum wage should be much higher than it is now, especially in Oakland.
However, my issue with Lee has nothing to do with what she'd try to do as Mayor and more with the fact that she'd be under increased pressure to deliver. When Dellums was Mayor he at least attempted to lead with interesting progressive initiatives. Unfortunately, he…
Minimum wage should be much higher than it is now, especially in Oakland.
However, my issue with Lee has nothing to do with what she'd try to do as Mayor and more with the fact that she'd be under increased pressure to deliver. When Dellums was Mayor he at least attempted to lead with interesting progressive initiatives. Unfortunately, he was bogged down with having not been fully transparent with his agenda and became more aloof over time.
Lee was fortunate to have been able to serve in the House and represent Oakland as well as Alameda, Albany, Berkeley and San Leandro for decades and get gigantic margins of victory in her re-election bids. This comes from never having received even remotely of serious challenge in the House.
Representing constituents in this aspect gives her freedom but being Mayor does not.
Minimum wage should be much higher than it is now, especially in Oakland.
However, my issue with Lee has nothing to do with what she'd try to do as Mayor and more with the fact that she'd be under increased pressure to deliver. When Dellums was Mayor he at least attempted to lead with interesting progressive initiatives. Unfortunately, he was bogged down with having not been fully transparent with his agenda and became more aloof over time.
Lee was fortunate to have been able to serve in the House and represent Oakland as well as Alameda, Albany, Berkeley and San Leandro for decades and get gigantic margins of victory in her re-election bids. This comes from never having received even remotely of serious challenge in the House.
Representing constituents in this aspect gives her freedom but being Mayor does not.