Marshawn Lynch may be retired from the gridiron, but his star power remains just as strong. So when news of the homeless encampment outside his family home, an issue that had persisted for nearly two years, reached one of the most powerful offices in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, immediate action was expected, and that is exactly what happened.
The San Francisco Chronicle recently obtained a leaked text message from former Mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff, Leigh Hanson, claiming that the Governor’s office pressured officials to address the homeless encampments in Oakland. It appeared that Lynch’s request garnered more attention than the 311 other requests to clear the Grove-Shafter Freeway area.
“I got a call from the Governor’s office regarding a number of RVs that are parked out in front of Marshawn Lynch’s family home,” the text from May 28, 2024, read. “The Governor’s office is requesting our support to help resolve the issues in a timely manner.”…