Julius Robinson Oakland Mayoral Candidate Interview Talks Julius Robinson For Oakland MayorJulius Robinson comes on Zennie62 YouTube to talk about his run for Mayor of Oakland Tuesday September 28th, 7 PM PDT. Here is his bio:Julius Robinson is a nonpartisan candidate running for Mayor of Oakland in the November 3, 2026 general election Ballotpedia Ballotpedia . He is one of four qualified candidates in the race, alongside incumbent Barbara Lee, Brenda Grisham, and Mindy Pechenuk The Oaklandside The Oaklandside +1 .Background and Experience Robinson has spent over four decades in public service and community leadership, beginning in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, where he learned about resilience, responsibility, and the need for leaders who understand community realities www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com . His career has included roles in banking, economic development, and nonprofit leadership, where he focused on small-business lending, homeownership programs, and community reinvestment www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Campaign Themes Robinson’s platform emphasizes:Public safety and violence prevention through smart policing and community partnerships www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Affordable housing and fighting displacement to expand housing options www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Economic growth by creating good jobs, supporting small businesses, and investing in Oakland’s future www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Clean, safe neighborhoods and transparent, accountable city government www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .He frames his leadership as inclusive, accessible, and results-driven, aiming to unite Oaklanders around shared goals and measurable progress www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Endorsements Robinson has received endorsements from notable community leaders, including:Erik Rosiaak (CEO, Amplify) — praises his ability to bring people together and turn ideas into action.Allysunn Walker (CEO, Southwest Fresno CDC) — highlights his authentic relationships and resource mobilization.Pamela Isom (President, In Case of Emergency Safety Solutions) — commends his ability to create opportunity.John Gambóa (Founder, California Community Builders) — values his integrity and collaborative leadership www.julius4mayor.com www.julius4mayor.com .Election Context The 2026 mayoral race follows a turbulent period for Oakland, including the recall of former Mayor Sheng Thao in 2025. Robinson has been quoted as saying Oaklanders want to come together as a community but lack the infrastructure and leadership to achieve that🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://ift.tt/yYRxCcb
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