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Editorial: Recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
But the move is not surprising. Despite a severe shortage of cops on the street, Thao has never prioritized more police. Back in 2021, when she was a member of the City Council, she and her allies rebuffed then-Mayor Libby Schaaf’s request to increase the number of training academies to speed up police hiring.
Oakland negotiated a richer deal for the Coliseum. Then Mayor Sheng Thao’s opponents pounced
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recently announced new terms of the deal to sell the city’s share of the Coliseum that appeared to include wins for the city: The price went up $15 million, the closing date moved a year sooner and the buyers agreed to help the city retire millions of dollars of debt on the facility.
Oakland NAACP declares its support for recall of Mayor Sheng Thao, cementing rivalry ahead of election battle
The news conference came a day after Thao launched her own campaign to fend off the effort to remove her from office.
Oakland: Sheng Thao supporters rally against recall election
Dozens of supporters gathered Sunday near the Rockridge BART station to back embattled Mayor Sheng Thao and oppose the upcoming recall election. “Oakland has endured enough instability in recent years — COVID,
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reveals amended $125M Coliseum deal
The city and AASEG have signed an amended agreement for the city's half of the Coliseum site, increasing the total from $110 million to $125 million.
Oakland NAACP backs recall of Mayor Thao
The Oakland branch of the NAACP on Monday came out in support of an effort to recall Mayor Sheng Thao over concerns about crime and allegations of fiscal mismanagement, among other things.
Oakland NAACP throws support behind booting Mayor Thao
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is “incapable of leading our city,” NAACP leaders declared on Monday. The Oakland Branch of the NAACP is throwing its support behind recalling Thao from office and blasting her leadership.
Oakland NAACP chapter joins push to oust Mayor Sheng Thao in recall election
In Alameda County, the ballots have been sent out and people could begin mail-in voting as of Monday. But in Oakland, rather than selecting people to put into office, this election is dominated by efforts to kick people out of office.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and supporters rally against recall
Thao’s supporters say the mayor inherited massive problems — from crime to the budget — but she’s made progress.
What to know about the Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recall election
For the first time in modern history, Oakland voters are being asked whether they want to recall a mayor they put into office two years ago.
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Rival campaigns ramp up in recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP said Monday it has joined the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, one day after ...
Marshawn Lynch teases potential run for Oakland mayor
Marshawn Lynch has an impressive resume that includes five Pro Bowl appearances, a First-team All-Pro nod in 2012 and a Super ...
Mayor Marshawn Lynch? Seahawks great hints at possible Oakland run
Former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch could be looking to take a handoff and make a run for the Oakland mayor's office, ...
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Oakland mayor addresses changes in Coliseum sale to AASEG
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is speaking out regarding an amended agreement to sell the city's 50% share of the Oakland ...