Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes

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Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.

Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.Workers at Cybelle's Pizza in the Dimond District said it's anything but business as usual."We're scared for our lives.

It seems like it's getting worse," said Phan In response, Mayor Sheng Thao issued a written statement which said in part: "Since the summer of 2023, Oakland’s business districts have experienced a reduction in most property crimes," and "government at all levels is working for the Oaklanders and I won’t stop until every Oaklander feels safe in our city.

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