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Elizabeth Beckman Schaaf (born November 12, 1965) is an American politician who served as the 50th Mayor of Oakland, California from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served on the Oakland City Council.
Libby Schaaf will go down as one of the worst mayors in Oakland’s history. By nearly every metric, she has decreased community safety and increased human suffering of those already most...
- Cat Brooks
Schaaf allegedly controlled a political committee to raise money for a ballot measure from a city contractor, violating campaign finance laws. Ethics investigators are considering penalties of up to $200,000 against Schaaf and the contractor, Orton Development.
- Eli Wolfe
Schaaf reviews her achievements and challenges in her final year as mayor of Oakland, facing criticism from activists and councilmembers. She highlights her support for police, violence prevention, homelessness and blight programs.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who left office at the end of 2022, has been named the interim executive director for Emerge California, an organization that trains women to run for elected...
- Sarah Ravani
- East Bay Reporter
Former Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf announced her candidacy for the state treasurer position in 2026. She said she has experience and passion to invest in a safe and sustainable future for all Californians.
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Schaaf reviews her achievements and challenges in office, from Warriors' parade to homeless crisis. She also shares her vision for the future of the city and the A's ballpark deal.
