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Matt Mahan endorses Loren Taylor for Oakland mayor
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday endorsed Loren Taylor for mayor of Oakland.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Former Oakland Councilman Loren Taylor's bid to become the city's next mayor received an unexpected endorsement from the South Bay.
‘Best choice’
What they're saying:
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorsed Taylor on Thursday, calling him the best choice for mayor of Oakland.
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Mahan stood alongside Taylor in Oakland's Laurel District, where he made the endorsement, which bucks the trend of near-unanimous support among Bay Area politicians for Taylor's opponent, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
"Oakland has some big problems, but Loren Taylor doesn't just have big solutions, but better solutions—not just bigger government but better government. I am looking forward to working with him to get our region back on track," Mahan said.
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Top Oakland mayoral candidates face off in first and only debate
Oakland's mayoral race heated up during the first and only debate between leading candidates former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Councilmember Loren Taylor. The two candidates discussed critical issues facing the city, including the budget crisis, public safety, and restoring trust in the mayor's office.
What's next:
Oakland's special election is on April 15.
In addition to the mayoral race, voters will choose a council member for District 2, which includes Lakeshore and Chinatown, and decide on a local tax measure.
The Source: Information for this story comes from a press conference held in Oakand where San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorsed Loren Taylor.