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On Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Inauguration Party At Jack London Square, The Alley, And TIF
Yesterday, I made a video-blog that started out like this: On May 20th of 2025, Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee became Oakland’s 52nd Mayor, and what was to be a small in-office signing event turned into a City Hall Chambers ceremony attended by 400 people. As a reminder, that happened because Sheng Thao, the 51st Mayor of Oakland, was recalled on Election Day 2024, meaning new Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has to run for office again in 2026.
But forgetting all that, Oakland Mayor Lee wants to have a big, expensive inauguration bash fit for the President on June 8th, and costing $300,000. Given Oakland’s woes, Mayor Lee should give that money to Jackie Simpkins, the Owner of The Alley Bar at 3325 Grand Avenue, and help keep it open.
And went from there…
Today, I got a call from a friend who’s a big Barbara Lee booster – to say the least. She was more than a tad anquished over my comments. So, I explained what drove me to make the video: the cost to attend the event, the people who need help, and a call from my friend Jackie Simpkins, who owns The Alley Bar and Restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue, asking for help.
That gave me the idea of fusing the two subjects together in an effort to communicate Jackie’s plight. And then there is the matter of tax increment financing. And that’s where I ask you to watch the livestream.
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