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Marshawn Lynch has a message for the Oakland City Council — it doesn’t last long

Marshawn Lynch is a man of few words.

See? Told you.

But his reticence is no issue when it comes to his beloved hometown of Oakland, as the City Council learned Wednesday night.

Yes, that was Lynch, former Oakland Tech, Cal and Raiders running back addressing the Council wearing sandals, shorts, hoodie and a backpack to advocate for the A’s proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal.

The two-minute time limit was never in danger.

“We’re losing the Warriors,” Lynch said. “We’re losing the Raiders. Best not lose the A’s. Appreciate it.