Lee, who has not pulled papers for the top city office, did not immediately confirm she’s running and close representatives said only that the former congresswoman would make an announcement

Barbara Lee, who represented the East Bay in the House for more than two decades, opened a campaign account Monday to run for mayor of Oakland in April’s special election. “The congresswoman will be making an announcement about her decision later this week,

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially filed a campaign account to run for Oakland mayor. She filed the paperwork on Monday, according to the city of Oakland and the Secretary of State. KTVU is trying to reach Lee,