Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor’s backers have tried to paint the other as a continuation of Thao’s administration.

Voters in Oakland, California, recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption.

Barbara Lee, a progressive icon and Black female trailblazer ... partly over perceptions they are too soft on crime. Former Mayor Sheng Thao was ousted barely two years into her term.

Early voting begins on Monday, and organizers behind the successful recall of Mayor Sheng Thao are now targeting Barbara Lee, who is widely seen as a front-runner in the race. In a new 52-second ...

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Barbara Lee, a progressive icon and Black female trailblazer ... Recommended Videos Former Mayor Sheng Thao was ousted barely two years into her term. Voters in November also recalled Alameda ...