A group of Oakland residents, led by former Police Commissioner Brenda Harbin-Forte, has initiated a recall effort against Mayor Sheng Thao. The group cites Thao's decisions and blunders exacerbating the city's crime rate. They have submitted a notice of intention to recall Thao, demanding a state of emergency. The recall effort has been officially launched, with a notice of intent sent to the mayor via certified mail. However, some voters believe a recall election would be a waste of time and taxpayer money, arguing that the resources could be better used for addressing the housing crisis and violence prevention.
Prospect voters say a recall election against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao would be a waste of time, as well as millions of taxpayer money when it could be used for the housing crisis and violence prevention. https://t.co/pX0PDxA8RE https://t.co/pX0PDxA8RE
Oakland mayor recall is not a ‘petty revenge situation,’ organizer says https://t.co/Y9GaZTtzlm
Oakland faces recall elections, Berkeley has a competitive mayor's race, and why SF's mayoral field is likely to grow. https://t.co/RNUeg92JQ0 @GrowSF @TSFAction @garrytan
The effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao officially got underway on Saturday when a notice of intent was sent via certified mail to the mayor. https://t.co/nEUH5orCrl
As an Oakland’s neighbor, I hope recall is successful. Oakland’s mismanagement is a huge concern for the surrounding areas. https://t.co/mP7JAmcwyP
A group of Oakland residents said Saturday they had mailed the paperwork to start a recall effort against Mayor Sheng Thao. https://t.co/WpoRpOhU6U
This is Oakland, CA #RecallShengThao https://t.co/qNZ8ZNVLBr
Oakland community group plans recall campaign against Mayor Sheng Thao, demands state of emergency https://t.co/JoYRldXtaW https://t.co/JoYRldXtaW
Voters have launched a recall petition against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, citing the decisions and blunders she's made that have exacerbated the city's soaring crime rate. https://t.co/GfKtik3z2G
NEW: Group of Oakland residents officially announce plans to launch recall effort against Mayor Sheng Thao. https://t.co/WIz4FBVwef
#BREAKING A grassroots group announces official plans to launch a recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The group is made up of residents city-wide. Recall efforts will be spearheaded by former Police Commissioner Brenda Harbin-Forte who was removed by Thao. @nbcbayarea https://t.co/vVzOYpmFxR
Oakland, CA - A diverse coalition of concerned voters from across the city, spearheaded by retired Alameda County Judge and former City of Oakland Police Commissioner Brenda Harbin-Forte, alongside other community leaders, will initiate the formal process to recall Oakland Mayor…
A group in Oakland is getting ready to submit a notice of intention to begin the recall efforts of Mayor Sheng Thao. https://t.co/h1ZBxHwvHr