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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... show more

Loren Taylor

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Loren Taylor1 year ago

Join us in creating the Oakland we can be proud of.

California Insider Show1 year ago

California has the nation’s highest housing costs. Some blame a housing shortage; others, government policies. We sit down with experts to explore what’s driving costs and discuss the state-mandated Housing Development initiative and why some cities push back.

Alien_DNA_&_Faucis_Urine1 year ago

It is time for pragmatic leaders to help right the ship of Oakland. Thank you for running

boedicca1 year ago

The city closing fire stations is criminal malfeasance - especially in light of what is happening in LA. Our government refuses to ensure the basic and essential functions of safety and health. Our tax dollars are wasted on cronyism. Please fix this!

Ethan1 year ago

Hope you win. Taking on the progressive corrupt cabal with public sector unions, non-profits, federal monitor, etc all needing chaos in Oakland to sustain their hooks in the fleecing of the city. So actually improving the city is a thought crime & threat to Oakland progressives

Angel Ruiz1 year ago

I will vote for you again Loren. Hoping to hear more about your plans for #Oakland with the current fiscal crisis we are facing.

Fruitvale Local1 year ago

You're getting there. Take off the gloves Mr Taylor. This is too serious.

Truth Seeker1 year ago

Correct. And somehow the wildfire tax all east Oaklanders will pay, which was rejected twice, was passed this last election cycle. Hmmm, really? So PG&E and EBRP get off the hook for their land maintenance? Are those east Oakland homes not affected by the closures? I doubt it.

GimmeMyCountryBack1 year ago

You’d think the politicians of Oakland would remember the devastating Oakland Hills fire years ago. That was LA’s fire of just a couple of weeks ago.

Nikko 🍉1 year ago

Same corruption that elected you in the first place. Let's leave behind the corrupt politics of the past city leaders and elect someone who has proven she is focused on oakland.

Sean Parkin1 year ago

I’m also outraged by the corruption and incompetence that has brought Oakland to it’s knees. This special election is hugely consequential. If you live in Oakland, you must educate yourself on the issues and vote!

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Los Angeles is united — no matter what the Trump Administration tried to do to divide our city. Today, we came together for another Shine LA across the city – cleaning up our neighborhoods and getting our city ready for the world stage.

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