In Oakland, the festival season brings public joy, highlighted at Mayor Barbara Lee's appearance at the Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival. She advocates for more community events to enhance neighborhood connections and address safety concerns. The festival showcased local vendors and cultural diversity amidst challenges facing the city, particularly regarding safety, homelessness, and budget issues. However, the community spirit was palpable, showing resilience as businesses like Rite Aid and Chase Bank face closures amid economic shifts in the area.
"We need to do this everywhere in Oakland," she said, referring to the good-vibes gathering of neighbors, artists, and merchants, indicative of a city rising above its challenges.
"When people come together like this, our public safety is increased also," said Lee, emphasizing community gatherings as a solution to the city's safety concerns.
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