Fifth & Mission ‘There's Shootings Every Night’: Oaklanders Want Answers on Public Safety
Sep 22, 2023
Oakland's rising crime rates and the city's leaders facing criticism. The debate over public safety and missed grant application. Divisive politics surrounding public safety, recall effort against district attorney. Firing of Oakland police chief and implementation of new programs. Mayor's response to criticisms and selection of new police chief.
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Merchant Strike
- Oakland merchants plan a one-day strike to protest rising crime and lack of support.
- This follows a missed deadline for state funding to combat retail theft.
Missed Funding Deadline
- City officials missed a deadline for state funding meant to combat retail theft.
- Oakland NAACP President Cynthia Adams criticizes this failure.
Competing Public Safety Events
- Two competing public safety events happened this month.
- One featured city officials, while another involved a protest and criticism of Mayor Thao.