Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao

Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
OAKLAND, Calif. — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday.
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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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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.
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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.
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