Watch Oakland's only mayoral debate on Tuesday 3/11
This week Black Action Alliance and Empower Oakland are hosting the only mayoral debate ahead of the April 15 special election.
Unlike town halls and forums where candidates individually answer questions, this debate will have Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee side-by-side, directly engaging with one another on the critical issues facing our city. This is an opportunity to see their ideas challenged, clarified, and compared in real-time.
In addition to the debate, check out our list of other events and forums to hear from the candidates directly.
How to watch
🗓️ When: Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 — 8:00 PM
🎤 Live in-person: Town Fare at OMCA (sold out; join the waitlist)
🎉 Watch party: Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard will stream the debate live on the big screen
💻 Online: YouTube or KTVU Live (RSVP to virtual event to get reminders)
📺 TV: KTVU Plus (Channel 36)
In other news…
Oakland's MACRO missed all of its pilot project goals—so the city expanded it (Oakland Report)
Oakland Police Department can’t escape oversight—one man stands in the way (Oakland Report)
What It Will Take to Close Oakland’s Structural Deficit (SPUR: Part 1, Part 2)
A sales tax increase could help save Oakland’s budget. Many oppose it (Oaklandside)
Developers planning San Jose project almost denied over slightly-large margins on paperwork (CBS News)
Oakland mayoral candidate reveals life-threatening condition to promote organ donation (KTVU)
Two men were arrested after attempted killing of potential witness in Sheng Thao corruption case (SF Chronicle)
Come on Oakland. Let's get it together.
I think Barbara Lee is going to win and the city will have to declare bankruptcy about six months into her term. A receiver will be appointed to run the city and Barbara will complain the rest of her term that Oakland got a raw deal.