After a Year as Oakland's Mayor, Barbara Lee Looks to 'Finish the Job'

Barbara Lee was elected mayor of Oakland last year with the city reeling from a political scandal, mired deep in fiscal crisis and scarred by years of violent crime. She promised a calm, no-nonsense approach to dealing with Oakland’s major problems. A year later, the city’s financial outlook has stabilized some, its streets are safer than they have been in decades and Mayor Lee is talking about running for a full four-year term. We’ll talk with Lee about the successes of the past year and about the city’s many challenges including homelessness, the budget, illegal dumping and an empty downtown. Guests: Barbara Lee, mayor of Oakland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After a Year as Oakland's Mayor, Barbara Lee Looks to 'Finish the Job' is an episode from KQED's Forum by KQED.

This episode is 54:50 long.

This episode was published on May 28, 2026.

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