Oakland, Sheng Thao
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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.
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.
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 Coliseum purchase deal revised to raise price, speed up payments, mayor says
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's Monday announcement said the added revenue from the agreement with AASEG "will increase general fund resources for citywide services, including public safety and fire services.
Black-led group renegotiates purchase of Oakland Coliseum for $125M
African American Sports & Entertainment Group agreed to an accelerated payment plan for 7000 South Coliseum Way.
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Oakland Businessman Accuses Alameda County DA Pamela Price of Retaliatory Prosecution After Donation Refusal
Mario Juarez accused Alameda County DA Pamela Price of retaliation after he refused to donate to her campaign.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Congresswoman, California senator oppose recalls of Oakland mayor, DA
East Bay community leaders are voicing their opposition to the recalls of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County ...