Schaaf stated, "I am voting to recall Mayor Thao because Oakland can't afford another two years of continued damage to our fiscal solvency and our public safety." This comment underscores her belief that Thao has not successfully managed the city's pressing issues, suggesting that the current mayor's tenure represents a significant risk to the city's future.
Schaaf attributed her decision to Thao’s performance to "death by a thousand cuts," signaling that recurring problems during Thao's leadership have led her to conclude that the city is suffering due to ineffective governance.
Thao’s supporters argued that she has been pro-active in rectifying issues left from prior administrations, with a spokesperson noting, "For the first time since 2019, Oakland is on track to have fewer than 100 homicides this year," which contrasts with Schaaf’s critical stance.
The political context is framed by past allegiances, as Schaaf, a prior mayor who endorsed Tayor against Thao, suggests that the political atmosphere has only continued to worsen under Thao's management, creating a divide in community trust.
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