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Loren Taylor

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Husband to Erica, father to Camryn & Manny, former Oakland City Councilman, and Engineer. What I do is fix things. It's time to elect change.

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With my family, friends, and amazing supporters by my side, we are officially filed! I’m running to be YOUR next Mayor because Oakland deserves a leader who can not only unite us, but will make the hard choices to create a thriving Oakland for all. At a time when Oakland is facing the real threat of bankruptcy and as revenues fall, 911 calls are put on hold, pot holes eat our tires, trash piles up on our sidewalks, and more of our neighbors are forced to live on the streets. Oakland has been stuck in dysfunction. Being a political outsider with experience inside and outside of city hall, I am uniquely positioned to do what the establishment is unwilling to do. Join us.

With my family, friends, and amazing supporters by my side, we are officially filed! I’m running to be YOUR next Mayor because Oakland deserves a leader who can not only unite us, but will make the hard choices to create a thriving Oakland for all. At a time when Oakland is facing the real threat of bankruptcy and as revenues fall, 911 calls are put on hold, pot holes eat our tires, trash piles up on our sidewalks, and more of our neighbors are forced to live on the streets. Oakland has been stuck in dysfunction. Being a political outsider with experience inside and outside of city hall, I am uniquely positioned to do what the establishment is unwilling to do. Join us.

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This morning, I cast my ballot at Eastmont Hall surrounded by four generations of my Oakland family. Grateful for the opportunity to vote for a better future — for my kids, for my family and neighbors, and for the city we all call home. Let’s finish strong, Oakland.

This morning, I cast my ballot at Eastmont Hall surrounded by four generations of my Oakland family. Grateful for the opportunity to vote for a better future — for my kids, for my family and neighbors, and for the city we all call home. Let’s finish strong, Oakland.

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I am honored to have earned Mayor Matt Mahan’s endorsement today. Mayor Matt Mahan understands what it takes to run against the political establishment and win. The money and insiders were not with him—and they’re not with us in this race. He recognizes that real Oaklanders are with us and that’s all that matters. We just walked the Laurel Business District together, met with local business owners, and discussed our shared values so that together we tackle regional issues around public safety, homelessness, economic opportunity, and affordable housing. We are grateful for Mayor Mahan’s support for our campaign as we fight for an Oakland that works for everyone. Join us!

I am honored to have earned Mayor Matt Mahan’s endorsement today. Mayor Matt Mahan understands what it takes to run against the political establishment and win. The money and insiders were not with him—and they’re not with us in this race. He recognizes that real Oaklanders are with us and that’s all that matters. We just walked the Laurel Business District together, met with local business owners, and discussed our shared values so that together we tackle regional issues around public safety, homelessness, economic opportunity, and affordable housing. We are grateful for Mayor Mahan’s support for our campaign as we fight for an Oakland that works for everyone. Join us!

45,113 views • 1 year ago

Praying for Coach Beam, his family, the entire Laney College Community and all of Oakland. 🙏🏾😢. Similarly praying for those impacted by the shooting at Skyline high yesterday. We’ve got to do a better job tackling violence in Oakland.

Praying for Coach Beam, his family, the entire Laney College Community and all of Oakland. 🙏🏾😢. Similarly praying for those impacted by the shooting at Skyline high yesterday. We’ve got to do a better job tackling violence in Oakland.

25,926 views • 7 months ago

Oakland is closing fire stations just a week after devastating fires in Los Angeles destroyed entire neighborhoods, and our city is teetering at the edge of bankruptcy. I am outraged. The state of our city and political corruption aren’t two separate issues. They are symptoms of the same cancer in Oakland. We must reject the business-as-usual politics that brought us here. I will make hard choices and do what the establishment is unwilling to do.

Oakland is closing fire stations just a week after devastating fires in Los Angeles destroyed entire neighborhoods, and our city is teetering at the edge of bankruptcy. I am outraged. The state of our city and political corruption aren’t two separate issues. They are symptoms of the same cancer in Oakland. We must reject the business-as-usual politics that brought us here. I will make hard choices and do what the establishment is unwilling to do.

34,157 views • 1 year ago

Criminals believe they can come to Oakland and get away with crime because police cannot pursue them. That will end on Day 1 of my administration. I introduced my “Smart Pursuit Plan” today alongside business owners, technology and public safety advocates. We must increase the use of drones that allow police to pursue and track perpetrators until they can be brought to justice. We must also expand the use of license plate readers and surveillance cameras to hold perpetrators accountable. For these solutions to be a force multiplier, technology must be matched with police staffing. We will also immediately work towards a goal of 800 officers.

Criminals believe they can come to Oakland and get away with crime because police cannot pursue them. That will end on Day 1 of my administration. I introduced my “Smart Pursuit Plan” today alongside business owners, technology and public safety advocates. We must increase the use of drones that allow police to pursue and track perpetrators until they can be brought to justice. We must also expand the use of license plate readers and surveillance cameras to hold perpetrators accountable. For these solutions to be a force multiplier, technology must be matched with police staffing. We will also immediately work towards a goal of 800 officers.

29,799 views • 1 year ago

So many Oaklanders including this grandmother I met overwhelmingly voted to remove former Mayor Sheng Thao because they knew the city was moving in the wrong direction. My opponent, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, opposed the recall of Sheng Thao even after the corruption emerged. The definition of insanity is to vote for more of the same and expect a different result. We must elect a Mayor who has experience in local government and is not beholden to the same political establishment that bankrolled Sheng Thao’s candidacy and brought the city to the brink of bankruptcy. When I am mayor, I will make the hard choices to deliver a safe and clean Oakland and will root out corruption inside Oakland City Hall.

So many Oaklanders including this grandmother I met overwhelmingly voted to remove former Mayor Sheng Thao because they knew the city was moving in the wrong direction. My opponent, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee, opposed the recall of Sheng Thao even after the corruption emerged. The definition of insanity is to vote for more of the same and expect a different result. We must elect a Mayor who has experience in local government and is not beholden to the same political establishment that bankrolled Sheng Thao’s candidacy and brought the city to the brink of bankruptcy. When I am mayor, I will make the hard choices to deliver a safe and clean Oakland and will root out corruption inside Oakland City Hall.

26,048 views • 1 year ago

After a recent struggle with a rare disease, facing major organ failure, I fought for my life in December. Now I’m back and 100% again! And my faith tells me there is more work for me to do. Business-as-usual politics in Oakland has failed us. And now, the same political operatives who installed the recalled mayor and brought us to the brink of bankruptcy want us to once again trust their pick. We need fresh energy and new leadership that ensures every dollar of our budget serves the practical needs of our residents—not fighting ideological crusades. If we keep voting for more of the same we will get exactly what we voted for. Join us at Donate, volunteer, and share this video with your friends and neighbors so we can fight for the future Oaklanders deserve. #LorenTaylor #OakMayor #Oaklanders #ForTheTown

After a recent struggle with a rare disease, facing major organ failure, I fought for my life in December. Now I’m back and 100% again! And my faith tells me there is more work for me to do. Business-as-usual politics in Oakland has failed us. And now, the same political operatives who installed the recalled mayor and brought us to the brink of bankruptcy want us to once again trust their pick. We need fresh energy and new leadership that ensures every dollar of our budget serves the practical needs of our residents—not fighting ideological crusades. If we keep voting for more of the same we will get exactly what we voted for. Join us at Donate, volunteer, and share this video with your friends and neighbors so we can fight for the future Oaklanders deserve. #LorenTaylor #OakMayor #Oaklanders #ForTheTown

26,941 views • 1 year ago

We must reopen city hall and show that Oakland is open for business. Today, I am calling for city leaders to fully open city hall because the current telecommute policy isn’t just hurting our city’s performance and efficiency—it’s hurting our small businesses and downtown corridor. Tomorrow, I will be announcing my “Open City Hall” Plan and “Small Business & Downtown Revitalization” Plan alongside former city employees and business owners. Together, we can restore pride in our city, rebuild our local economy, and fund the recovery that Oakland needs. #OpenForBusiness #ReturnToVibrancy #Oakland #LorenForOakland

We must reopen city hall and show that Oakland is open for business. Today, I am calling for city leaders to fully open city hall because the current telecommute policy isn’t just hurting our city’s performance and efficiency—it’s hurting our small businesses and downtown corridor. Tomorrow, I will be announcing my “Open City Hall” Plan and “Small Business & Downtown Revitalization” Plan alongside former city employees and business owners. Together, we can restore pride in our city, rebuild our local economy, and fund the recovery that Oakland needs. #OpenForBusiness #ReturnToVibrancy #Oakland #LorenForOakland

16,337 views • 1 year ago

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