Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
With major businesses shutting down or locking customers out, the Hegenberger Corridor in Oakland has become a symbol of crime's impact on the community. But on Monday, Mayor Sheng Thao presented a different picture of the area, saying crime is trending down and is an example of 'good governance.'As a mayor facing a possible recall over the issue of crime, Sheng Thao gathered a friendly group for a press conference to talk about what's happening on Hegenberger Road.
On Monday, Mayor Thao clearly was feeling pretty upbeat about where things were heading.'What we're seeing now is that our crime rates, they are trending downwards,' said Thao. 'And I see that this is only going to improve, the numbers are only going to improve. They're going to continue to trend downward, because we are continuously working together.
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