Shortly after being elected, Barbara Lee unveiled a 10-point plan for getting Oakland back on track. Point number three was to establish public-private partnerships to “improve Oakland’s economy and increase public safety,” and point number seven was to “generate entrepreneurial and philanthropic investment in Oakland.”
So far, Lee has been delivering on these promises.
Since being sworn in last May, Lee has helped raise millions of dollars from private companies and foundations to support city services, programs, and civic initiatives…