Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao

Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
The mayor of the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland is out after just two years in office. The Associated Press has called the race Monday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao concedes recall defeat, ending tenure marked by city’s struggles
It was my goal to make Oakland safer, cleaner, and more vibrant,” Thao said in a statement. “And I am proud of what we accomplished together.”
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The latest results released on Friday afternoon by the Alameda County Elections Office showed Mayor Sheng Thao will likely be the first mayor to be recalled in Oakland.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recalled in historic vote
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was recalled in last week's election, marking the first successful removal of a mayor in the Bay Area city. What she's saying: Thao's recall passed with 63.85% in favor and 36.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price recalled by East Bay voters
Recall campaigns in the East Bay to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela appear to have won by wide margins.
East Bay voters oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Alameda County DA Pamela Price in recall, AP projects
The Associated Press on Monday called the recall races for both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with voters ousting both officials.
Voters approve recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
The signature gathering required to bring Thao’s recall before voters was bankrolled by a single Piedmont resident, Farallon Capital hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss, who poured at least $1.9 million into the Alameda County elections this past year.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Recalled Just 2 Years Into Her Term
Frustrated voters, including the local NAACP, blamed Thao for a long list of city woes related to public safety, homelessness and the city’s budget.
Many Oakland residents hope new leadership will bring change after Mayor Sheng Thao concedes
For the first time in the city's history, Oakland voters have successfully recalled a mayor. Mayor Sheng Thao conceded on Friday evening, promising a smooth transition in the transfer of power to the next administration.
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term.
After Thao recall, who could be Oakland's next mayor?
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