Oakland City Wire

Rep. Barbara Lee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 12th district, shared a series of tweets expressing her involvement in community events and her stance on consumer rights. The tweets highlight her engagement with constituents and legislative priorities.

On December 9, 2024, Rep. Lee expressed her joy at attending the annual tree lighting event in Jack London Square. She extended holiday wishes to those in the East Bay, California, and across the country as they celebrate the season of giving with neighbors and friends. "It was great to be in Jack London Square for the annual tree lighting! I wish everyone in the East Bay, California, and across the country happy holidays as we celebrate the season of giving with our neighbors, communities, and friends."

On December 10, 2024, Rep. Lee praised a recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which she described as a significant victory for consumers and workers nationwide. She emphasized that past mergers have led to monopolies imposing lower wages and benefits for workers while increasing prices for families. In collaboration with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, she had previously highlighted these concerns in a letter addressed to relevant authorities. "This is a big win for consumers and workers across our country! As I emphasized in my letter with @PramilaJayapal, past mergers have led to monopolies imposing lower wages & benefits for their workers while rising prices for families. I applaud the FTC for their critical work"

Additionally, on December 10, 2024, Rep. Lee provided access to this letter through another tweet containing a link where it can be read in full: "Read the letter here: https://t.co/BRQ5tPRR4m"