Retired judge leading recall against Oakland mayor enters race to be city attorney

Brenda Harbin-Forte, retired Alameda County judge, criticizes Oakland's litigation approach and leads the recall against Mayor Sheng Thao, who endorses Ryan Richardson for city attorney.

Oakland's city attorney race becomes competitive with Harbin-Forte's entry, contrasting with the quiet atmosphere prior. Harbin-Forte separates her recall effort from her new campaign.

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