The chief spokesman for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has reportedly resigned after a recall campaign qualified for a ballot and an FBI raid on her home.
It’s been a rough week for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Last week, a recall campaign to oust her from office qualified for the November ballot. Less than 24 hours later, the FBI raided her home. On Monday, her attorney abruptly quit. And on Tuesday, her chief spokesperson resigned. Francis Zamora confirmed to KTVU Tuesday that he had resigned from his position as chief of communications. 'I thank my colleagues for their professionalism and dedication.
The mayor was defiant that she did nothing wrong. 'I want to be crystal clear. I have done nothing wrong,' Thao said, reading prepared remarks from the podium. 'I can tell you with confidence that this investigation is not about me. I have not been charged with a crime, and I am confident I will not be charged with a crime because I am innocent.' Later that day, her attorney, Tony Brass, resigned because the mayor had conducted the press conference without informing him.
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