News & Media

News coverage, interviews, public forums and key messages

In the News

LOCAL NEWS MATTERS / BAY CITY NEWS · October 16, 2026

Barbara Lee faces 3 candidates in Nov. 3 Oakland mayoral election

An overview of the Oakland mayoral race that identifies Julius Robinson among the candidates.
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KTVU FOX 2 · August 11, 2026

Oakland mayoral race: Here’s who qualified

A report on the four candidates who qualified for Oakland’s November mayoral ballot.
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OAKLAND NORTH · October 5, 2026

Mayoral candidates discuss public safety and city finances at forum

Coverage of the four-candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Oakland, including Robinson’s remarks on public safety, city finances and economic development.
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Downtown Oakland and San Francisco Bay viewed from Joaquin Miller Park in the Oakland Hills
Oakland from Joaquin Miller Park. Photo: ©2023 Clyde Charles Brown / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped.

Interviews & Forums

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF OAKLAND · October 3, 2026

Oakland Mayoral Candidate Forum

Julius Robinson joins Oakland’s other mayoral candidates for a League of Women Voters forum covering public safety, city finances and economic revitalization.
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ZENNIE62 / ZENNIE ABRAHAM · September 28, 2026

Julius Robinson: Oakland Mayoral Candidate Interview

An interview with Julius Robinson about his campaign for mayor of Oakland.
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CITELINE · September 25, 2026

Julius Robinson in His Own Words

A written candidate interview.
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GOTHAM OAKLAND / SENECA SCOTT · September 16, 2026

Interview with Oakland Mayoral Candidate Julius Robinson

A 51-minute conversation with Seneca Scott about Robinson’s professional background and vision for Oakland.Watch interview →

Key Messages

Let’s do it together (0:33)

Robinson reflects on more than 40 years in Oakland and the changes he wants to see. He discusses economic vitality, working closely with small businesses and addressing homelessness.

I’m bringing all of you with me (0:29)

Robinson connects his career tackling complex city problems to his priorities for Oakland. He emphasizes economic growth, revitalization and holding people accountable for measurable results.

Let’s revitalize Oakland (0:31)

Robinson voices frustration with Oakland’s city services and public safety. He outlines priorities centered on economic growth, revitalizing the city and accountability for measurable results.

Solving complex problems (0:21)

Robinson describes his experience bringing people, capital and institutions together to address complex problems across California and the country. He identifies Oakland’s economic growth as a priority for his mayoral agenda.