50 signatures reached
To: Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Rename Oakland International Airport to Oakland International Kamala Harris Airport
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Michael Colbruno, President
Andreas Cluver, First Vice President
Barbara Leslie, Second Vice President
Arabella Martinez, Commissioner
Jahmese Myres, Commissioner
Stephanie Dominguez Walton, Commissioner
Yui Hay Lee, Commissioner
530 Water Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Subject: Proposal to Rename Oakland International Airport to Oakland International Kamala Harris Airport
Dear President Colbruno, First Vice President Cluver, Second Vice President Leslie, and Commissioners Martinez, Myres, Dominguez Walton, and Lee,
I am writing to propose renaming Oakland International Airport in honor of Vice President Kamala Harris. This change would not only celebrate an extraordinary leader but also reinforce Oakland’s unique identity on a national and global stage. Below are ten compelling reasons why this renaming is both fitting and beneficial:
1. Trailblazing Leadership: Vice President Harris ran a historic campaign for the presidency, demonstrating her role as a trailblazer and inspiration to many.
2. Significant Investment: Her campaign mobilized substantial resources, spending over a billion dollars to promote progress and equity.
3. Hometown Pride: Born in Oakland, Vice President Harris is a proud product of our city and a living testament to its values.
4. Global Recognition: Her influence extends far beyond Oakland, amplifying the city’s legacy wherever she goes.
5. A Well-Deserved Honor: Vice President Harris would undoubtedly embrace and value this meaningful recognition from her hometown.
6. Rebranding Opportunity: This renaming would offer Oakland a fresh opportunity to rebrand and reposition itself as a hub of progress and innovation.
7. Community Connection: Oakland is proud to claim Vice President Harris as one of its own, embodying the city’s ethos of diversity and resilience.
8. Historical Legacy: Honoring her reinforces Oakland’s tradition of recognizing and celebrating its homegrown leaders.
9. Loyalty to its Leaders: Oakland has a long-standing reputation for showing loyalty and pride in its trailblazing figures.
10. Symbol of Empowerment: This renaming would solidify Oakland’s commitment to celebrating its legacy and inspiring future generations.
Vice President Kamala Harris exemplifies the resilience, diversity, and forward-thinking values that Oakland stands for. Renaming the airport in her honor would not only celebrate her contributions but also serve as a lasting symbol of our city’s pride and legacy.
Thank you for considering this proposal. I am confident that this change would garner widespread support from the Oakland community and beyond.
Sincerely,
Monesha Jemia MJ Carter
Why is this important?
Signing the petition to rename Oakland International Airport after Vice President Kamala Harris is an opportunity to honor a trailblazing leader who embodies Oakland’s resilience, diversity, and progressive values. This change would not only celebrate her historic achievements but also elevate Oakland’s global recognition, reinforcing its unique identity and pride. A previous attempt to rename the airport as “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” was temporarily blocked by the federal court, as it sought to use the brand of another city rather than celebrating Oakland’s deep roots and culture, which allow it to stand proudly on its own two feet. Naming the airport after Vice President Harris reflects the city’s strength, independence, and rich history while inspiring future generations.