Thao and her allies argued that the recall effort against her is anti-democratic, blaming her for issues while highlighting her successes in budget management and crime reduction.
Pastor Raymond Lankford expressed optimism, stating Oakland has turned a corner in addressing its challenges and is witnessing significant progress under Thao's leadership.
Jean Quan emphasized the need to halt the recall trend, advocating for giving elected officials like Thao a genuine chance to implement their policies and drive improvement.
Ray Bobbit remarked on the threat that recalls pose to democracy, suggesting that opponents should challenge Thao in the next election rather than pursue a recall.
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