“My role is to make sure that justice is being applied across the board, and that accountability is reasonable and appropriate. And because we know more about what hurts people, and what opportunities people have to heal, particularly victims of crime, it’s important that we embrace innovation.”

“My role is to make sure that justice is being applied across the board, and that accountability is reasonable and appropriate. And because we know more about what hurts people, and what opportunities people have to heal, particularly victims of crime, it’s important that we embrace innovation.”

“So another thing to note about these recalls is they are getting money from a lot of the same people. Those people are often embedded in investments, especially in real estate in the East Bay.”

“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.”

“Haile: The recall effort began almost immediately before she even started to put policies into practice. What that tells you is that the recall effort was not about the policies.”

“Price’s supporters say it’s unfair to blame her policies for the rise in crime in 2023, citing the National Institute of Justice’s research finding that longer prison terms do not deter crime. Additionally, they note that Price has only been in office for less than two years, and the impact of her policies is still not evident. They say recall supporters are bankrolled by a few wealthy people who are bitter that Price was elected in 2022 and are now trying to undo the will of the voters.”

“One of the committees behind the campaign to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was hit with a $3,700 fine by the California Fair Political Practices Commission, the state’s political watchdog.’

“Opponents—including Asian Americans for Progressive Alameda, the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council and the Asian Pacific Environmental Network—say special elections are too expensive and tend to be characterized by low voter turnout, which is a perceived advantage for recall organizers.”

“The continuous attacks on DA Pamela Price have galvanized her supporters.”