Rowena Brown, the new At-Large council member, plans to increase funding for Oakland's unarmed crisis-response program, MACRO, as part of her multi-faceted approach to tackling crime. She emerged victorious in a contested race, overcoming influential contenders through effective campaigning and significant support from the city's largest labor union, SEIU Local 1021.
Zac Unger, the new representative for District 1, brings a practical perspective to the council, having a history of labor leadership in Oakland's firefighters' union. His election follows the retirement of Councilmember Dan Kalb, signifying a potential shift in local policy with a focus on community needs and firefighting services. Unger aims to be an advocate for his district’s concerns while navigating the challenges ahead.
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