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Mayor Sheng Thao to avoid tie-breaking vote on lucrative city security contract tied to business associate of FBI target
The decision by Thao to sidestep the vote comes amid a last-minute change in how Oakland plans to pay for security guards at city-owned buildings.
Here’s what happens if Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is recalled
It’s been over 100 years since the last recall election against a mayor in Oakland. Unsurprisingly, some Oaklanders are a little confused about what exactly will happen if the recall succeeds.Regardless of your stance on the recall,
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
OAKLAND, Calif. - It’s been roughly two months since the FBI raided Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and there are roughly two months to go to the November recall election where voters will be asked if they want to remove her from office.
Oakland mayor criticizes recall effort at Pride event
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said that the recall against her will be expensive and the city could face instability by potentially having several mayors serve over the next couple of years.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a November recall election with an unresolved FBI investigation hanging over campaign. Former FBI agent says the agency has guidelines about elections to appear non ...
The complicated steps if Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is recalled
Oakland voters should also know that what happens if Mayor Sheng Thao is indeed recalled, what follows would be a semi-complicated, monthslong affair.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
OAKLAND, Calif. - It’s been roughly two months since the FBI raided Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and there are roughly two months to go to the November recall election where voters will be ...
How these candidates for wide-open Oakland City Council seats could shake up the city’s politics
With three incumbents not running, the Nov. 5 election in Oakland is consequential in a way that’s rarely seen on a single ...
Oakland Police Department faces continuing federal oversight pending a judge's decision
After 21 years, five mayors and 15 police chiefs, the federal judge overseeing the Oakland Police Department says more work ...
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Oakland Mayor still open A's return
Not long after those statements were issued, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao hopped on Brodie Brazil's YouTube channel to ...
Oakland’s recalls could throw city in ‘political chaos’
Oakland, California, is navigating one of its most turbulent political moments in decades. Two of its top elected leaders, ...