Barbara Lee
Profile
Barbara Lee is an American politician currently serving as the 52nd mayor of Oakland, California, having assumed office in 2025. A prominent progressive, she previously served as a U.S. Representative for California from 1998 to 2025 and held seats in the California State Assembly and State Senate. Lee is widely recognized for her anti-war advocacy, most notably as the only member of Congress to vote against the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated champion for LGBTQ+ rights, HIV/AIDS awareness, and social justice, building a legacy as a trailblazing leader in both state and national politics.
Details
- Born
- July 16, 1946 · 79 years old
- Birth place
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Education
- Mills College, University of California, Berkeley
- Career
- Chief of staff for Ron Dellums, facilities-management company founder, statistical clerk, welfare council worker
