{"id":2176457,"date":"2024-02-14T17:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T22:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-rips-oakland-mayor-for-not-using-267-million-set-aside-to-combat-retail-problem\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T17:21:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T22:21:31","slug":"newsom-rips-oakland-mayor-for-not-using-267-million-set-aside-to-combat-retail-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-rips-oakland-mayor-for-not-using-267-million-set-aside-to-combat-retail-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom criticizes Oakland mayor for neglecting $267M allocated to address retail issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-rips-oakland-mayor-for-not-using-267-million-set-aside-to-combat-retail-problem%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2176457&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Gavin Newsom Calls Out Oakland \u200dMayor for Failing to Use Approved Funds to Tackle Retail Theft Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has expressed his disappointment with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao for not taking advantage of the\u200c $267 million in funds that his administration had \u2062approved to address the city&#8217;s skyrocketing retail theft problem. The funds, which were allocated to 55 local police departments in September, \u200cwere intended for hiring and training staff, forming task forces, and upgrading technology. Unfortunately, Oakland \u2063missed the application deadline \u2064and did not receive any funds.<\/p>\n<p>During a meeting in January to discuss the city&#8217;s crime surge, Gov.\u200b Newsom repeatedly emphasized Oakland&#8217;s failure to utilize the available funds. Robert Harris, a member of\u2063 Oakland NAACP, confirmed that the governor brought \u200dup the\u2062 issue multiple times, highlighting the \u2062missed deadline and expressing his disappointment in the city&#8217;s lack of \u200baction.<\/p>\n<p>The crime report from \u2063the Oakland Police Department reveals alarming statistics for the period between 2021 and 2023. Violent crime has increased by 21%, robberies by 38%, and vehicle theft by 45%. These numbers have forced the closure of several\u200b businesses, including a long-standing Denny&#8217;s and In-N-Out.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the\u200c escalating crime rates, Gov. \u200cNewsom has taken \u200dsteps to assist the city. At\u200b Mayor Thao&#8217;s request, he deployed California\u2063 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland last year. \u200bAdditionally,\u200d state prosecutors have been sent to the city to\u2064 help with the rising number of criminal cases.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;An arrest\u200d isn&#8217;t enough,&#8221; stated Gov. Newsom. \u200c&#8221;Justice demands that\u2064 suspects are appropriately prosecuted. Whether it&#8217;s &#8216;bipping&#8217; or carjacking, attempted murder or fentanyl trafficking, individuals must be held accountable for \u2063their crimes using the full and appropriate weight of the law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Mayor Thao expressed gratitude to Gov. \u2063Newsom for sending CHP officers to aid the crime-infested city. She also \u2063highlighted the city&#8217;s efforts to combat crime, including \u200bincreased law enforcement investigations, police recruitment, and investments in community and violence intervention programs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The City of Oakland is hard at work turning\u2064 the tide,&#8221; Mayor Thao\u2064 wrote. &#8220;I&#8217;m grateful to Governor\u2062 Newsom for providing these critical law enforcement resources that\u2064 are a game-changer in helping us \u2062hold more criminals accountable and make Oakland safer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200dhas Mayor Thao failed to effectively utilize the approved funds to combat\u200b retail theft in Oakland?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Rading technology to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-pushes-healthcare-for-illegal-immigrants-as-california-lawmakers-look-at-single-payer-healthcare-system\/\" title=\"Newsom Pushes Healthcare For Illegal Immigrants As California Lawmakers Look At Single-Payer Healthcare System\">combat organized retail theft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Retail theft and shoplifting have become an increasingly significant issue \u2063across the state of California, with major cities \u200clike San Francisco, \u200bLos Angeles, and Oakland experiencing a surge\u2062 in these crimes. The \u2064situation in Oakland has become particularly dire, with brazen thefts and robberies occurring on a daily basis. According to reports, Oakland\u2064 has seen a \u200b33%\u200c increase\u2064 in\u200d retail theft incidents compared to last year.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to\u200d tackle\u200d this rising\u2063 problem, Gov. Newsom&#8217;s administration approved $267 million in funds to be disbursed to local police departments. These funds were specifically designated to address the retail theft crisis and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ernst-leads-push-to-crack-down-on-online-sales-of-chemicals-used-to-make-fentanyl\/\" title=\"Ernst spearheads crackdown on online fentanyl chemical sales.\">support law \u200benforcement efforts<\/a>. However, it appears that Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has \u200cfailed to take advantage of\u2063 this opportunity to combat retail theft in her city.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Newsom, expressing his disappointment, stated that the\u2063 funds were\u2062 meant to\u2064 help provide\u2062 additional resources to local police departments, such as hiring and\u2064 training more officers, establishing\u2063 specialized task forces, and upgrading technological infrastructure \u200cto improve surveillance and response capabilities. \u200bThese measures were intended \u2062to deter criminals and ensure the safety \u200cand security of businesses and residents alike.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Thao, on the\u200d other hand, has faced\u200b criticism for not using the approved funds effectively. It is unclear\u200c why the city has not yet utilized the \u200ballocated resources, as retail \u2063theft continues to plague Oakland and pose\u200b a threat to its local economy.\u2063 Businesses have been suffering significant financial losses due \u2062to repeated theft incidents, and many are \u200bstruggling to maintain operations in the face of these ongoing challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The failure to\u200d utilize the \u2063approved funds not only undermines the efforts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> \u2062but also sends a message\u2063 of apathy and indifference towards\u200d the concerns of business owners and residents. It is crucial for city officials to prioritize the safety and well-being of their constituents, especially \u2064when faced with a crisis of this magnitude.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these developments, it is imperative for Mayor Thao to\u2062 provide an explanation for the delayed implementation of the approved\u200c funds \u2062and outline a comprehensive plan to address the retail theft crisis in Oakland. Local businesses\u2063 and residents\u200b deserve swift action\u2064 and effective measures to restore safety and security in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is essential for the state government to closely monitor the utilization of approved funds. Transparent oversight and accountability are crucial to ensure that allocated resources are being used appropriately and\u200d effectively. If necessary, Gov. Newsom should explore alternative measures to address the\u2063 retail theft problem in Oakland, including considering direct intervention from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-reps-demand-to-know-how-journalists-can-be-protected-from-antifa-rioters\/\" title=\"Republican Reps Demand To Know How Journalists Can Be Protected From Antifa Rioters\">state law enforcement agencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The escalating retail theft crisis in Oakland demands immediate action, and\u2062 the failure to utilize approved funds is an unacceptable\u200b lapse in the \u200bcity&#8217;s response. It is incumbent upon Mayor Thao and her administration to \u200crectify this situation and provide relief to the countless businesses and individuals affected by these crimes. The residents of Oakland deserve a \u2064safe and secure environment, and it is the\u2063 duty of\u200d their elected officials to work tirelessly towards achieving this goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) criticized Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao for not using the $267 million approved by Newsom&#8217;s administration to address rising retail theft. 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