Congresswoman Lateefah Simon convened the group on Friday to discuss the impacts of the shutdown in East Bay communities.
In addition to Vice Mayor Conna McCarthy, mayors included Barbara Lee Adena Ishii (Berkeley), Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (Alameda), Juan Gonzalez (San Leandro), David Mourra (Emeryville), Robyn Lopez (Albany), and Barbara Lee (Oakland).
You can watch the KTVU coverage HERE and read Oaklandside coverage HERE