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The OaklandsideReportingBy Jose Fermoso
33 East Bay officials call to censure AC Transit director Joel Young

33 East Bay officials call to censure AC Transit director Joel Young Joel Young looks up as Sarah Syed speaks during a December 2024 meeting of the AC Transit board of directors. Thirty-three current and former elected officials are now calling for Young’s censure. " data-image-caption=" Joel Young looks up as Sarah Syed speaks during a December 2024 meeting of the AC Transit board of directors. Thirty-three current and former elected officials are now calling for Young’s censure. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Joel-young-looks-up-during-the-statement-made-by-Sarah-Syed-scaled-1-1-1600x1041.jpeg" /> Oakland councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran and Wang are among the current and former elected officials calling for Young to be stripped of his committee assignments after a finding of gender-based harassment.

Elected
Government Operations and PoliticsOakland
The OaklandsideReportingBy Eli Wolfe
Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee?

Who are the Oakland candidates challenging Mayor Barbara Lee? Three candidates are challenging Barbara Lee for the mayor’s seat. Credit: Amir Aziz/The Oaklandside. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-Oakland-City-Hall-1.jpg" /> A victim’s rights advocate, a former banker and an “America first” activist share their visions for the city.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsOakland
The OaklandsideReportingBy Oaklandside
Where do Oakland mayor and City Council candidates stand on Flock, AI, and homelessness?

Where do Oakland mayor and City Council candidates stand on Flock, AI, and homelessness? Find out what the people vying for your vote are promising to do for Oakland. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-20260503_Ballots_EG_040.jpg" /> We sent candidates a list of questions on Oakland's most urgent topics. Read their answers, unedited in their own words.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsHomelessnessAIFlockOakland