As Oakland approaches a pivotal election to select a new mayor, tensions have risen between the City Council and Finance Director Erin Roseman. The Council, which recently experienced a leadership vacuum after the recall of ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, is at odds with Roseman over critical financial decisions, including the purchase of new police vehicles. Despite her extensive experience and authority, some Council members allege a pattern of inconsistency in Roseman's actions, raising concerns over transparency and accountability during a significant financial crisis for the city.
Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan described Finance Director Erin Roseman's recent decisions as indicative of a potential pattern of lies, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
With the city facing a critical financial crisis and a leadership vacuum, tensions have escalated between the City Council and Finance Director Roseman regarding basic procedural decisions.
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