Political Activist Seneca Scott Vows to Expose Alleged Harms by Former Oakland Mayoral Staffer Brandon Harami

Oakland, CA – Political activist Seneca Scott announced on social media that he intends to reveal individuals allegedly "harmed" by Brandon Harami, a former staff member in the Oakland Mayor's office. In a tweet, Scott stated, "How many people are there who have been harmed by @BrandonHarami? Today we will share a few!!!" This announcement signals an escalation in the ongoing public and legal dispute between the two figures in Oakland's political landscape.

Brandon Harami, who served as Director of Community Resilience and LGBTQ+ Liaison under former Mayor Sheng Thao, has been a prominent figure in local progressive politics. He is also an elected delegate to the California Democratic Party. Harami's tenure in the mayor's office ended amidst a broader shake-up following Mayor Thao's recall.

The tweet from Scott comes against a backdrop of a protracted and contentious relationship marked by mutual accusations and legal actions. Scott, a key organizer behind the successful recall campaign against Mayor Thao, has frequently used social media to criticize Harami, often employing homophobic tropes, including baseless accusations of pedophilia. These claims led the City of Oakland to seek a restraining order against Scott on Harami's behalf.

In February 2025, a settlement was reached in that case, requiring Scott to cease posting Harami's personal information, location, and refraining from accusing him of pedophilia or his parents of abuse. However, a subsequent restraining order sought by Harami against Scott in July 2025 was denied by a judge, who stated that Scott had not committed acts of violence or made credible threats. Despite the legal outcomes, Scott has continued to allege that Harami used his position to "target, harass, and silence people" exercising their First Amendment rights.

The Oakland NAACP, of which Scott was a former executive board member, also previously criticized Harami, alleging he "regularly trolled and insulted Black Oaklanders and leaders online." This ongoing narrative from Scott and his allies suggests that the "harms" he intends to reveal may relate to Harami's conduct in his official capacity or his interactions within political circles. The impending disclosures are expected to further fuel the public debate surrounding these two influential Oakland figures.