Member of City Council, District 6, City of Oakland
Source: alamedacountyca.gov
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kevin Jenkins is a lifelong East Oakland resident who represents District 6, serves as president of the Oakland City Council, and has served as interim mayor. His office stresses help for residents and economic opportunity in East Oakland.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Nonpartisan
Nancy Sidebotham is a longtime Oakland tax preparer who has led her neighborhood crime prevention council for two decades. She wants closer checks on city spending, a much larger police force, action on illegal dumping, and housing on vacant lots.
Source: alamedacountyca.gov