Although she may choose to resign before taking her new position, Bas’s choice to remain in office until then complicates Oakland’s interim leadership structure.
The city attorney has indicated that Mayor Sheng Thao must step down following the city council's approval of the election results, a step crucial for outlining next leadership.
City charter dictates that following the approval of election results, a special election must be held within 120 days, affecting the timeline of mayoral leadership.
As Bas is also set to move on to the county board, clarity in Oakland’s interim mayor situation is pressing, with the approaches to special elections being debated.
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