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Eight major organized labor unions endorsed Don Perata for Mayor of Oakland.

2010-09-06T12:10:30Z

ON LABOR DAY, WORKING MEN & WOMEN SUPPORT DON PERATA TO RE-START OAKLAND’S STALLED ECONOMIC ENGINE

Perata using failed Oakland government as foil

2010-09-04T10:07:47Z

"If we can't find 80 management positions (to cut) as important as a street cop, I would be amazed," Perata said. "If I believed that, I wouldn't be running for mayor."

Oakland Tribune: Don Perata and the new parcel tax

2010-09-05T20:12:51Z

"This measure is about one thing, asking you to bail out the Council for their failed leadership" - Senator Don Perata on Oakland's latest parcel tax

Don Perata "several Lengths ahead" in Oakland's mayoral race.

2010-08-26T14:13:41Z

Don Perata has "a 15-point lead over his closest competitor"

Don Perata leads Oakland mayor race "by a pretty good distance." - KCBS

2010-08-25T15:30:01Z

The KCBS and Chronicle Insider saysDon Perata is the early favorite candidate to become the next mayor of Oakland.

Oakland has spoken. Don Perata leads the mayor's race

2010-08-24T14:39:22Z

Poll: Don Perata would get 41% of Oakland's votes for mayor

DON PERATA FILES OAKLAND MAYORAL CANDIDATE PAPERS, JERRY BROWN ENDORSES

2010-08-11T16:42:49Z

Former State Senate President submits twenty signatures of support from

Oakland political, community and business leaders

Willie Brown says Don Perata has best credentials to lead Oakland.

2010-08-06T17:00:55Z

Willie Brown joins fellow former San Francisco Mayor, Senator Feinstein in believing Don Perata has what it takes to win.

Senator Don Perata leads Oakland Clean-Up [KRON4]

2010-07-20T17:18:12Z

"I want people to know that if they elect Don Perata for mayor, this stuff matters to me"

Don Perata Organizes Cleanup Of Oakland Post-Riots [John Sasaki]

2010-07-19T18:28:25Z

Senator Don Perata Cleans Up Oakland

KCBS and Chronicle insider, Phil Matier, on Police Union & Oakland City Council talks to prevent the layoffs of 80 officers

2010-07-13T17:23:13Z

Phil Matier gives a good analsysis of the REAL issues behind City Hall's budget mess and their threat to lay-off 80 Oakland cops. Recommended listening!

Don Perata Organizes Trash Cleanup

2010-07-16T15:02:18Z

The crowds fanning out in Oakland today were in stark contrast to those Thursday night when a small riot following the BART murder-trial verdict left 100 businesses damaged.

Don Perata Interview - Oakland Mayor's Race

2010-06-18T13:57:48Z

"Perata says he and his staff will spend time in the community. He wants the best department heads working in Oakland. He wants to be a mayor who's, as he says 'present.'"

Perata says he'd guide Oakland with a firm hand

2010-06-14T16:13:16Z

At campaign events during the last week, former State Senate President Don Perata is suggesting that Oakland needs a firmer hand in City Hall and that he’s the one to provide it.

Perata: Mayoral debates before filing deadline undemocratic

2010-06-07T19:34:22Z

"Holding mayoral debates before all candidates are declared is undemocratic and misleads voters." Read Oakland mayoral candidate, Don Perata's open letter in full.

Perata Weighs in on Oakland's Pothole Blitz

2010-05-18T18:47:23Z

As Oakland Public Works finishes the third week of its Pothole Blitz, it has surpassed its goal of fixing 1,000 potholes. Oakland mayoral hopeful Don Perata has seen evidence of street repairs.

Senator Feinstein Endorses Perata for Oakland Mayor

2010-05-18T18:04:48Z

"Don delivers results", said Senator Dianne Feinstein

Police and Firefighters Back Don Perata for Oakland’s Next Mayor

2010-06-14T16:16:52Z

Public safety unions endorse Don Perata

A night out in Downtown Oakland

2010-06-14T17:02:25Z

East Bay spots with buzz: Where to eat, shop, hang out, and catch a show in Oakland

San Francisco Business Times Interviews Don

2010-06-14T16:22:40Z

Mayoral candidate says red tape remains a worry

Don's Recommended Reading

2010-01-26T13:21:43Z

"Populism" is the most overused and misused word in the lexicon of commentary.

Oakland mayoral candidate Don Perata keynotes African-American Chamber

2009-12-29T16:40:24Z

Perata focused on a key theme throughout his remarks – that government should be a facilitator that supports the growth of business and local job opportunities in a partnership that benefits the entire city.

Perata had hand in Oakland’s police chief pick

2009-12-29T16:43:31Z

When word arrived in Long Beach that Anthony Batts was one of the finalists for Oakland Chief of Police, a former city councilman down there suggested he might want to pitch a call to the ex-state Senate leader – seeing as how there’s a good chance Perata will be Oakland’s next mayor.

My Word: Oakland Youth Christopher Rodriguez Taught, Inspired and Led us All

2009-12-29T16:41:58Z

Christopher Rodriguez shows us that perhaps there’s another way. One that finds and seizes upon that sliver of hope. One that brings us out from behind our gated fences and locked doors. One that engages every one of us to work to build a better city before we build a bigger jail.

Perata primed to lead Oakland

2009-12-29T16:39:44Z

Don Perata is a present politician who understands the ins and outs of both state and local government. He’s succeeded at every level of politics and is respected for his abilities as a negotiator and dealmaker.