Barbara Lee is being sworn in as mayor of Oakland Tuesday.  The former long-time US Representative will be leading a city facing a massive budget deficit - and constituents who ousted their last Mayor. KQED’s Natalia Navarro talked to Lee last week. She started by asking the mayor-elect about her role in shaping the proposed budget.

<p>Barbara Lee is being sworn in as mayor of Oakland Tuesday. &nbsp;The former long-time US Representative will be leading a city facing a massive budget deficit - and constituents who ousted their last Mayor. KQED&rsquo;s Natalia Navarro talked to Lee last week. She started by asking the mayor-elect about her role in shaping the proposed budget.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>