"I would do it again today." Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf reflects on her decision during Pres. Trump's first administration when she warn her constituents about ICE raids. Here's her warning for sanctuary city mayors:
The goal of the night was to honor four community leaders who have dedicated time to stopping violence in the city. It also was meant to have the city come together and move past all the violence.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf touted the strides made in the last 8 years during her final State of the City address, while accepting responsibility for the current spike in crime, acknowledging that it will be a challenge for the next mayor.
San Jose's Mayor Sam Liccardo is the latest local politician to speak out on in favor of Proposition 30, measure aimed to raise taxes on the wealthy in order to fund wildfire management and electric vehicle infrastructure. The move - pitting many others in the Democratic Party against Governor Newsom who opposes it.
"The work we've done while nation leading is not enough. It's not enough to be the gun safety leader when our babies are getting shot."
Many candidates used the debate to tread a fine line- offering progressive policy proposals while also being candid about the problems Oakland faces.