Desley Brooks has represented City Council District 6 in East Oakland for 16 years, but faces a tough battle with four challengers in the Nov. 6 election.
Brooks has been sued for her behavior at least twice in recent years and two of her opponents allege that her combative style of governing has made it hard for her to accomplish positive things for the district, which includes the Eastmont, Havenscourt, Maxwell Park and Millsmont neighborhoods.
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