<p>Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was declared the winner in last week's special election for Oakland’s next mayor. She defeated the strongest of her nine rivals, former City Councilman Loren Taylor, by a close, but comfortable margin.</p>

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was declared the winner in last week's special election for Oakland’s next mayor. She defeated the strongest of her nine rivals, former City Councilman Loren Taylor, by a close, but comfortable margin.

Barbara Lee is Oakland's next mayor

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Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area Mondays through Thursdays on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community.

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