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Councilmember’s Billboard Raises Questions | Oakland News
A controversial Oakland councilmember is flexing his political muscle — literally — with a billboard he paid for himself, despite not running for reelection. The ad, featuring his signature slogan and a Facebook photo, was placed through Becker Boards, a company he’s previously voted on in city contracts — including a close call this summer. When pressed about the cost, Houston reportedly cursed and hung up. Becker’s rise in Oakland isn’t accidental: they’ve quietly built alliances inside City Hall, secured approvals through partnerships, and cultivated community goodwill by sponsoring local…
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