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California Elected Officials Mulling $50/HR Minimum Wage

Barbara Lee the new Mayor of Oakland is in need of a bailout to fix the city’s finances. However, that did not stop her and other elected officials from pursuing plans for a $50/HR minimum wage. The current minimum wage in California is $16.50/HR. There is a special exemption for nationally recognized fast food chains that must pay employees $20/HR. Over the last year since the $20/HR minimum…

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Lee defeated a moderate backed by outside groups working to push the Bay Area’s progressive politics to the center

Lauren Gambino at The Guardian:

Barbara Lee, a trailblazing former member of Congress, has been elected as the next mayor of Oakland, California, after fending off an insurgent challenge from the center at a critical moment for the Bay Area city. Lee defeated the former city council member Loren Taylor after nine rounds of ranked-choice voting gave her more than 52% of the vote to Taylor’s 47%, according to the Alameda county registrar of voters. “This morning, Loren Taylor called me to concede the race,” Lee said in a statement on Saturday. “While I believe strongly in respecting the democratic voting process and ballots will continue to be counted through Tuesday, the results are clear that the people of Oakland have elected me as your next Mayor. Thank you, Oakland!” “I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility, and love,” Lee added. “Oakland is a deeply divided City; I answered the call to run to unite our community, so that I can represent every voter, and we can all work together as One Oakland to solve our most pressing problems.” Lee must confront a series of acute challenges, including a gaping budget shortfall, widespread public safety concerns and an affordability crisis. She will serve out the remainder of the term of Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in November amid frustration over crime and homelessness. Earlier this year, Thao was indicted on federal bribery charges; she has denied wrongdoing.

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee wins the Oakland Mayoral election.

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OK fine, mayor. Whatever. It's *like* queen.

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Gotham thoughts :

If you consider Gobblepot, what would the relationship between Oswald and Barbara Lee (Jim and Barbara's daughter) be like?...

I imagine Oswald teaching "bad things" to her...

For example, some boy who was bullying Barbara Lee would have to get stitches because she stabbed him (somewhere non-life threatening) with a pair of scissors (that Oswald had sharpened for her beforehand). 🙄

....

Later that day...

Jim *glaring at his boyfriend*

Oswald : What? She had to defend herself!

Jim *mumbling* : I hate that you're right.

🥰🥰

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"Whoever walks into this position as mayor has a lot to deal with. It's going to be an uphill battle, and they are going to be called upon to try and heal the community," Higdon said. https://abc7news.com/post/oakland-mayor-polls-open-historic-special-election-will-name-citys-4th-december/16163536/

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