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Libby Schaaf

Libby Schaaf (born November 27, 1965) is an American politician who served as the 50th Mayor of Oakland, California from 2015 to 2023.

  • Early Life and Education: She was raised in Oakland and Piedmont, California. Schaaf graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rollins College. She also holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.

  • Early Career: Before entering politics, Schaaf worked as an aide to U.S. Representative Barbara Lee and later worked for then-Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown. She also worked in community development.

  • Oakland City Council: Schaaf served on the Oakland%20City%20Council representing District 4 from 2010 to 2014.

  • Mayor of Oakland: She was elected Mayor of Oakland in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. During her tenure, she focused on issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development. She oversaw significant development projects in Oakland. She dealt with a housing crisis and worked on initiatives to address homelessness. Schaaf faced challenges during her time as mayor, including navigating the Ghost Ship warehouse fire and dealing with rising crime rates.

  • Political Positions: She is generally considered a Democrat. As mayor she supported measures aimed at police reform and community policing.