Barbara Lee, Leaders:‘No Recall of Pamela Price, Sheng Thao”
‘The voters — not a few a few billionaires – are the ones with the power to ensure our democratic process,’ said Lee. Supervisor Keith Carson, Senator Nancy Skinner, former Assemblymember Sandré Swanson also oppose the recalls
(From Left:) U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee. File photo. Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson. File photo.: Former Assemblymember Sandré Swanson. Courtesy photo. California State Senator Nancy Skinner. Courtesy photo. By Ken Epstein Congresswoman Barbara Lee in a strongly worded statement this week opposed the recalls of both Alameda County District Attorney
Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in campaigns lavishly funded by a handful of out-oftown billionaires and backed by corporate media.
“Whether it’s two governors or local elected officials, I’ve always opposed recalls, and oppose the recalls on our Nov. 5 ballot,” wrote Lee.
“They’re undemocratic, costly, and chaotic,” she said. “They prevent our officials from governing and deplete badly needed resources from our
communities.” Lee continued: “The voters – through regular elections, not billionaires – are the ones with the power to ensure our democratic
process remains strong and in place.”
“Now is the time to come
together and work to address the Continued on page 12
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COMMENTARY:
DA Price Has Done Nothing Wrong; Oppose Her Recall
Walter Riley. Courtesy photo. By Walter Riley
Attorney at Law It has long been known that
the criminal justice system needs to be reformed. Pamela Price campaigned on a promise to reform
Alameda County’s criminal justice system.
She
ran a grassroots
campaign, largely funded by small donations. Despite being outspent nearly 4 to 1, she won decisively with 53% of the vote. She took no money from police unions, freeing her to hold law enforcement accountable, something voters consistently identify as a major issue. Recall organizing began before she even took office, showing that the recall is not about her performance. The job of the District Attorney’s Office is to do justice, not revenge. Since I was an NAACP leader and then a Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Field Secretary in my home of Durham, North Carolina, in the 1960s, I have fought for prosecutorial justice of the kind Continued on page 12
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. File photo.
D.A. Pamela Price Announces $6 Million Grant for the CARES Navigation Center
Special to The Post Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced Tuesday that her office was awarded a $6 million grant by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to expand the Community Assessment Referral Engagement Services (CARES) Navigation Center diversion program. Alameda County was one of 27 government and community-based organizations in the state award-
ed the grant after a highly competitive process. This is the largest grant ever awarded to the Alameda County District Attorney’s office. The CARES Navigation Center is the only pre-arrest diversion program in Alameda County. It is currently jointly administered by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and the County’s Behavioral Health Department. Located in Oakland, the CARES Navigation CenContinued on page 12
Mayor Sheng Thao spoke Sunday, Oct. 6 at a campaign rally to reject the billionaire-backed recall on the Nov. 5 ballot. Photo courtesy of Oaklanders Defending Democracy.
Surge of Support for Vote ‘No’ on Recall of Mayor Sheng Thao
By Post Staff
Since its official launch on Sunday, Oct. 6, the campaign to reject the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has received a surge of support. Many local organizations with deep roots in Oakland and very prominent elected officials are getting the word out, saying Oakland is not for sale. Prominent local political leaders have issued strong statements urging voters to oppose the recalls, including Rep. Barbara Lee, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, and Sandré R. Swanson, a former member of the California State Assembly (see their statements elsewhere in this issue of the newspaper).
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife also condemned the recalls. “The financial and moral cost of these recalls is more than our city can bear. In the face of a budget deficit, a $10-million special election would be painful in more ways than one. Ten million (dollars) could go a long way to addressing some of the issues in Oakland people care about.” Said William Fitzgerald, campaign spokesman of Oaklanders Defending Democracy, which opposes the mayor’s recall, “One rich guy in Piedmont thinks he could buy himself a mayor of Oakland. What we’re seeing this week is a tidal wave of support rejecting the premise that the ulContinued on page 12
61st Year, No. 41
Post Endorses Noel Gallo
The Post endorses Noel Gallo for City Council, serving District 5. Gallo has initiated an attitude of accountability and has led a weekly cleanup and beautification campaign that has now been adopted by his City Council colleagues. His constant reminder that Oakland’s City employees should come back to work rather than working remotely from their homes is developing momentum and widespread support. We agree with his assertion that it could help to bring more activity and life back to downtown while providing face-to-face services to the citizens of Oakland. More on Gallo and other ballot issues next week.
FACES AROUND THE BAY:
Terry T. Backs Oakland Comedy Residency by Oakland’s Luenell at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas
(L-R) Terry T. aka Mr. Community and Oakland legend, comedian Luenell. Photo by Jonathanfitnessjones. By Richard “Razor” Johnson
Oakland Police Department image.
Missing Person Found
By Post Staff
can man who had been reported
The Oakland Police Department its thanking community and media partners in finding Edward Haynes, 32, and African Ameri-
missing on Tuesday and was at risk due to unusual circumstances. He has been safely located.
Hailing from East Oakland, legendary comedian Luenell continues to blaze trails for women in comedy, selling out shows nationwide. In addition to her hit Netflix special, she recently made history as the only Black female comedian to secure a residency in Las Vegas. Luenell also fulfilled a lifelong dream by headlining at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Oakland music legend and community pillar Terry T., aka Mr. Community, shared, “Luenell supported us back in the Tony! Toni! Toné! days. We’ve stayed close, and I’m proud of her as someone from Oakland who overcame the odds and succeeded.” Luenell’s residency runs Sunday and Monday nights at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas.