Mindy Pechenuk for Oakland Mayor 2026
Join me in rebuilding Oakland into a thriving, safe, and prosperous city for all!
With 50 years of experience as an educator, economist, and activist, I’ll fight for transparent financial reform, increased police support, and economic revitalization through industry and jobs.
Together, we can restore Oakland’s greatness. Vote Mindy Pechenuk let’s make our city a beacon of opportunity again.
Recent Statements from Mindy
Shame on Barbara Lee: Oakland Left Out of Americas 250th Birthday Celebration
Oakland mayoral candidate Mindy Pechenuk today sharply criticized Mayor Barbara Lee and city leadership for failing to organize any meaningful celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
“Shame on Barbara Lee and the current leadership,” said Pechenuk. “While cities across California and the nation prepare to honor our country’s birth and founding principles, Oakland has been silent.
No official 250th celebration. No recognition of the values that built this great nation.”
Pechenuk, who just helped organize and participated in a local 250th commemoration event, pledged to restore patriotism and faith to city government if elected mayor in 2026.“My campaign will bring America and God back to Oakland,” Pechenuk declared.
“We will proudly celebrate our nation’s heritage, defend our founding principles, and reject the divisive politics that have left our city struggling.
Oakland deserves leadership that puts God, country, and our residents first.”Pechenuk’s campaign continues to oppose Barbara Lee’s proposed “Strong Mayor” charter reform, calling it a dangerous reform that would further disconnect city government from the people.
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Mindy Celebrates Americas 250th: 1776-2026
Recent Statements from Mindy
Queen “Tax” Lee Holds Oakland Hostage: Pay Up or No Police
“Queen Tax Lee, where it goes, nobody knows,” said Mindy Pechenuk, Oakland’s next mayor.
“This is not leadership. It is blackmail. Oakland residents are being held hostage with threats of under-policed streets unless they hand over more money. We reject this tactic.”
Mayor Barbara Lee claims that meeting Measure NN’s minimum police staffing requirements now depends on voters approving yet another parcel tax: Measure E.
The pattern is clear: endless taxes, disappearing funds, and excuses. Oakland’s finances — including the handling of taxpayer dollars by the city, nonprofits, and NGOs — demand full transparency. It is time for a thorough criminal investigation into Mayor Barbara Lee’s administration and all city finances to ensure every dollar is accounted for and serving the people of Oakland, not special interests.
Mindy Pechenuk is there for all Oaklanders.
Mindy is committed to restoring accountability, fully funding and staffing our police department without new taxes, and delivering results for Oakland families who are tired of being taken for granted. Check out my website electmindy.com
For more information contact: Gerald Pechenuk, citites12345678@gmail.com
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Recent Statements from Mindy
Pechenuk on Charter Reform: "When Faced With Two Bad Choices, Always Take the Third"
Urgent Action to Support “The Third Option” For Charter Support
As Oakland’s 2026 mayoral candidate, I strongly endorse the Third Option for Charter Reform to be placed on the November 2026 ballot.
The Third Option strengthens both the Mayor and the City Council, Oakland needs both decisive executive leadership and effective legislative oversight that works together.
The following Oakland Report Article is excellent to understand The Third Option Click link for the article
The Third Option also establishes an appointed City Attorney and an appointed City Manager who work collaboratively with both the Mayor and City Council to unify city operations.
This model has been successfully implemented in cities such as Riverside, California, and El Paso, Texas. Oakland can do the same.
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Calls to Oakland City Councilmemebers!
I am asking everyone to email the following city councile members, tell them to vote for The Third Option. We need to get this passed out of committee and put on the full agenda of the Oakland City Council.
1) District 2 Charlene Wang -- district2@oaklandca.gov
2) District 4 Janani Ramachandran -- district4@oaklandca.gov
