City of Oakland California

Dan Kalb has spent his entire adult life as a policy analyst, environmental, public interest and social justice advocate, policy director, progressive reformer, and community service volunteer. He’s experienced in the legislative process, and knows how to analyze problems, vet solutions and get things done. more >

Patricia Kernighan has represented District 2 since May, 2005. She strives to provide real solutions, outstanding constituent service and neighborhood empowerment. Alongside the community, she is fighting for safer and cleaner neighborhoods, more jobs, affordable housing and after-school programs for youth. more»

Lynette McElhaney is the daughter of union parents – a machinist and a telcommunications worker - hard-working folks from the South who labored to provide a better life for their kids. Lynette has served as the Executive Director of a multi-million dollar non-profit,working hard to develop affordable housing, expand economic opportunity and curb violence in low-income communities. She knows how to balance real budgets and make a payroll. She knows how to bridge the interests of the business community with the needs of the neighborhood. District 3 Contact Information >

Born and raised in Oakland’s District 4, Libby Schaaf has centered her life and career on building community, solving problems, and leading change in her hometown. One of her first memories was at age five, wearing a sandwich board to help her Mom raise money for Oakland arts programs – she’s been at it ever since. more»

Noel Gallo is a lifelong resident of Oakland; he grew up in the Fruitvale/San Antonio District neighborhoods. He attended local schools, graduated from Saint Elizabeth High School and the University of California, Berkeley, with a Business Degree.Noel was elected to the Oakland Board of Education in 1992 and has worked tirelessly to improve and increase educational opportunities for our youth, by working with public and private sector organizations.  Noel helped lead 6 successful funding campaigns, generating over a $1 billion dollars for schools. The Oakland Public Schools has been the most improved school district in the state of California for the past 7 years. District 5 Contact Information >

Councilmember Brooks is committed to improving the quality of life for the residents in District 6 and in the entire city of Oakland. She has dedicated her energies to improving public safety, increasing economic development, improving the physical environment of District 6, and advocating on behalf of children and youth. more»

Since becoming a Councilmember in 1997, Larry Reid has worked tirelessly to create change—not only in District 7 but throughout the City of Oakland. Through his effort, Councilmember Reid has helped transform a district that now includes retail development centers, market rate housing projects and premier auto dealership developments. more»

Elected in 2008, Councilmember Kaplan is committed to implementing practical solutions for a better community. She is working to improve police recruitment and deployment strategies, and she is striving to improve economic opportunity by making the business and development permit and approval processes clear and fair. more»