Nikki Fortunato Bas to resign as Oakland council's president, setting stage for April election

OAKLAND — The first domino fell in the grand reshaping of Oakland City Hall when Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas said Wednesday she would resign early from office to become an Alameda County supervisor next year.

Bas will officially announce her resignation Dec. 17, soon enough so that both she and Mayor Sheng Thao — who was recalled by 60% of voters last month — can be replaced on the same ballot in a special election likely to take place on April 15.

In the meantime, the new-look City Council that takes office in January is expected to appoint someone to replace Bas, who strongly indicated at a news conference Wednesday that she will endorse someone to take her place.

Before leaving office, Bas will serve as the city’s interim mayor for about 19 days. After new members are sworn in Jan. 6, the council is expected to appoint one of its own to serve as both council president and interim mayor until the April election.



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