Article: Change versus experience in San Leandro runoff

SAN LEANDRO -- Ursula Reed describes herself as a ''fresh, new voice'' in San Leandro politics who hopes to defeat Linda Perry in a runoff race Nov. 4 to replace departing District 2 City Councilwoman Surlene Grant.

''I haven't been a politician before,'' Reed acknowledges, pointing instead to her 14-year San Leandro residency, along with community activities in San Leandro, Hayward and Oakland.

Reed, 44, is campaigning with an endorsement from Grant.

But, Reed is in a tough race with Perry, 56, a longtime San Leandro resident who touts her experience starting as a teenage appointee to the San Leandro Youth Advisory Committee.

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