Editorial: Elect these five for Oakland City Council to bring needed change
Briefly

Oakland urgently needs new leadership and City Council members who prioritize public safety and financial management, particularly in light of alarming crime rates and budget crises.
The destructive influence of a hard-left coalition on the City Council has stifled moderate policies and exacerbated Oakland's issues, highlighted by union-backed positions that prioritize labor interests over the city's fiscal health.
The election of Sheng Thao as mayor solidified a union-aligned governance structure, leading to disastrous budgets that ignored the city's structural deficit and left the police force severely understaffed.
With five City Council seats up for grabs in the upcoming elections, Oakland voters have a significant opportunity to implement change, potentially averting financial insolvency and improving public safety.
Read at The Mercury News
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