The former chief of police for the City of Oakland—who was fired last year by Mayor Sheng Thao accusing him of mishandling two misconduct cases for a police officer—announced his candidacy for the Oakland City Council May 22.
“The Oakland that raised me is spiraling downward and repeated calls from residents expressing their frustration with status-quo politicians motivated me to continue to serve the city I know and love,” LeRonne Armstrong said on his campaign website after his announcement.
