#oakland-politics

#oakland-politics

The federal indictment links Oakland's ex-mayor to corruption schemes involving unnamed co-conspirators and potential election manipulation.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is indicted on bribery charges related to violations involving campaign support and city contract leverage.

Thao was recalled just months before the indictment due to public frustration over local governance and social issues.

The indictment reveals a network of alleged corruption connecting Thao, her boyfriend, and local business executives.

Allegations surface about illegal campaign donations linked to city contracts in Oakland involving Mayor Sheng Thao and prominent political donors, intensifying scrutiny.

Increased campaign spending by hedge-fund manager Philip Dreyfuss is shifting Oakland's politics towards moderate, tough-on-crime candidates.

Former Mayor Libby Schaaf is facing fines for multiple campaign law violations over several election cycles.

The FBI raid on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is still unexplained over three months later, hinting at underlying criminal activity.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is actively raising funds to defend against a recall election amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

The political action committee backing the Oakland mayor recall opposes marriage equality, causing controversy amidst its campaign for public safety.

The Recall Sheng Thao rally received unexpected media coverage despite a low turnout due to an altercation between attendees and a passerby.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price likely face recalls due to public dissatisfaction and crime-related controversies.