Charlene will clean our streets and fight for you!
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Meet Charlene Wang
Charlene Wang is a problem-solver, community advocate, and coalition builder who believes local government should improve people’s daily lives. Her decision to run for City Council comes from a simple belief: Oakland’s future should be shaped by the people who live here — not by dysfunction at City Hall.
Charlene has spent her career bringing people together to tackle complex challenges, listening first and leading with data-driven solutions. She understands that progress requires both urgency and collaboration — and she is committed to delivering results residents can see and feel.
As a councilmember, Charlene has focused on restoring trust in city government, cleaning up our streets, improving basic services, and making sure every neighborhood receives the attention and investment it deserves.
Charlene’s Top Priorities
Delivering affordability, accountability, and safety for our community.
Making Life More Affordable
Charlene Wang believes Oakland must remain a city where working families, young professionals, and longtime residents can all afford to live and thrive. She has championed practical solutions to lower the cost of living — supporting housing production, advocating for streamlined permitting to reduce construction delays, and backing policies that help small businesses stay open and create local jobs. Charlene understands that affordability isn’t just about rent; it’s about transportation, childcare, and everyday expenses, and she is committed to advancing policies that ease financial pressure while keeping Oakland diverse and economically vibrant.
Accountability and Results for Our Community
Charlene has been a strong voice for transparency and results-driven leadership, pushing for a city government that works for residents rather than around them. She supports clear budgeting, measurable outcomes for city programs, and open communication so taxpayers know exactly how their dollars are being spent. Charlene believes accountability builds trust, and she has consistently called for improved oversight, faster responses to neighborhood concerns, and a culture at City Hall focused on delivery — not excuses.
A Commitment to a Safer Oakland:
Public safety is foundational to Oakland’s future, and Charlene has prioritized strategies that both reduce crime and strengthen community trust. She supports a balanced approach that ensures first responders have the resources they need while investing in violence prevention, mental health response, and neighborhood-based safety programs.
Charlene knows that safety means more than enforcement — it means well-lit streets, responsive services, and proactive solutions — and she is committed to making every resident feel secure in their home and community.
I’m re-running for Oakland City Council because the American Dream is slipping away for too many families. Everything costs more while blight, illegal dumping, and crime impact our streets. I’ve spent my career fighting for our community that helped expand opportunity and allowed for people get ahead — and I refuse to let a broken system stand in the way of our future.
If we restore accountability, we can lower costs. If we lower costs, we can unlock aspiration.
That’s the future I’m fighting for — and I’m asking you to join me.
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