Patricia Kernighan

Councilwoman, City of Oakland

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Councilwoman representing District 2 in the City of Oakland City

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Jerry Brown has taken a week off to rest from a long campaign, during which he made no promises about what he’ll do as Governor, except that he won’t raise taxes unless there’s a…

Will Jerry Brown Disappoint His Biggest Supporters?

Jerry Brown has taken a week off to rest from a long campaign, during which he made no promises about what he’ll do as Governor, except that he won’t raise taxes unless there’s a…

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