Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee named a transition team Monday that includes the head of the Alameda Labor Council and the president of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, two key figures who helped get her elected. 

Keith Brown, the head of the Alameda Labor Council, which represents unions, and Barbara Leslie, the president of the chamber and a port commissioner, will be co-chairs on Lee’s transition team, the former congresswoman said. It’s unclear what their exact duties will be. 

Lee’s announcement comes after she secured an insurmountable lead in the race to be the city’s next mayor. On Monday, Lee promised to move the city forward from a “chapter of division” and to unite the city during challenging times. 

“We must not be a city divided but a community united,” Lee said.

She comes into the role at a critical time for the city as it grapples with several crises – from persistent homelessness and public safety concerns to deep financial challenges. 

“Oaklanders demand and they deserve transparency, accountability, service and results,” Lee added. 

Lee spoke at the offices of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, which represents the city’s businesses and endorsed Lee for mayor.  

Lee’s comments come just two days after her main opponent, Loren Taylor, a moderate and ex-Oakland council member, conceded the race. Lee, a staunch progressive, received nearly 53% of the vote and Taylor, a moderate, received 47%, according to results released April 18. The Alameda County Registrar is still counting votes and will provide another update on Friday, but Lee’s lead is insurmountable. 

Lee, who served in Congress for nearly three decades, will finish out the remaining 18 months of Mayor Sheng Thao’s term. Thao was recalled by voters in November and has since been indicted on federal bribery charges. She has pleaded not guilty. Taylor also issued a statement Saturday, saying that he called Lee that morning to concede the race.

Lee will probably take office sometime in May. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters has 30 days to certify the election. Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins is scheduled to release a budget proposal by May 1, and the City Council has until June 30 to amend and pass it. The city has a $140 million ongoing structural deficit in its general fund, which pays for police, fire and other critical services.

Lee has said that the city needs to focus on growing its revenue and that layoffs of city employees are the last option.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.