San Francisco surprised everyone when it recalled progressive DA Chesa Boudin. Now Alameda County, which includes Oakland, could do the same. Today The county Board of Supervisors decided a vote on whether or not to recall progressive DA Pamela Price will take place this November. That date was contested and is likely to benefit Price since it ensures there will be a decent turnout of Democrats.
Proponents of the recall wanted the county to hold a special election this summer that would solely feature the recall question. County staff have said this would cost around $15-20 million, factoring in expenses for hundreds of election workers, printing ballots and election materials, postage, and setting up vote centers. In comparison, the cost of adding the recall question to the November general election ballot will be $4 million…
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