- Occupation: University Instructor/Educator
 - Chair, Measure G Oversight Committee, OUSD
 - President, Concerned Black Men of Oakland
 - Masters, Education, University of San Francisco
 - Business Owner, A.S. and Associates
 - University Instructor, Holy Names University
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Improve graduation rates, english proficiency, and career readiness for students
 - Attract and retain quality teachers through increased pay and professional development
 - Increase fiscal accountability and responsibility
  
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The League of Women Voters of Oakland asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Saleem Shakir-Gilmore
 
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- Melissa Russo, Community Leader, District 4
 - Hon. Keith Carson, Supervisor, Alameda County
 - Hon. Roseann Torres, Director, Oakland School Board
  
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