 Crime has been declining so far this year after a significant uptick last year, according to the Oakland police. But some residents say it's still too high. Tao says she's focused on improving public safety. But one frustration among her critics is that last summer, city staffers missed a deadline for a huge state grant to curb retail theft. Recall supporter Tuan Ngo spoke outside of the mayor's house after the FBI raid, and a local reporter uploaded a video to social media.