Councilwoman Will Not Seek Re-Election

OAKLAND, CA — Oakland Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Annie Campbell Washington announced Thursday that she won't seek re-election in the November election.

Campbell Washington was elected to her District 4 seat in November 2014 by getting 63 percent of the vote and beating two challengers.

She succeeded Libby Schaaf, who previously represented that district and was elected mayor in that same election.

Campbell Washington also served as chief of staff to former mayors Jerry Brown and Jean Quan and as an assistant to three city administrators.

In a statement, Campbell Washington said, "After 18 years of serving the community that I love, the city of Oakland, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election to the Oakland City Council, District 4.
This is a decision I have not come to lightly."

Campbell Washington said, "Although January 2019 will mark the end to my role as a city councilmember, I will remain deeply involved and committed to Oakland. I'm excited to continue working on the Sweetened
Beverage Tax, Oakland Promise and the Oakland Children's Initiative, among others."

She said, "I am extremely grateful for all the work that has been accomplished during my term and for the phenomenal residents of District 4. I feel tremendously fortunate to have been able to work side-by-side with so many dedicated and talented Oaklanders."

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