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City of Oakland Under FBI Microscope; Oakland City Attorney Supoena Sent; Johnson Hits His Target

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In the ongoing drama that is Oaklsnd City Hall, we have the old news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now taking a look -- a deep look -- at charges of nepotism and favoritism at Oakland City Hall.

If you want to see the supoena sent to City Attorney John Russo, click here.

But I'm not surprised because about two months ago or so the Chronicle's Chip Johnson himself said to me that he thought the FBI should be involved in this matter. That was a long time before his article came out, but the FBI seems to follow the path set by Johnson, who was not quiet or secretive of his dislike for now-Former Oakland City Administrator Edgerly's approach.

That I now state publicly has bothered me because it came to a point where I could not tell if Chip's work was personal or professional. I suppose the best columnists do their most outstanding work angry, but there were times I belived it was a little much.

Still, the end result -- a total analysis of what's going on and wrong with the City of Oakland -- seems to be in motion because of Johnson's anger.
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erniem said…
I am delighted beyond words. Though the current state of affairs in Oakland is not Edgerly's doing, her apparent blatant nepotism needs to be looked at. If she is cleared then there you go... And the LaRae Brown allegations and trial are a big part of the FBI coming in. They did not just subpoena the Edgerly family, they asked for a huge list of any employees getting cash, bonuses, pay back sick pay and a laundry list of areas of possible abuse. This one will probably end up with some folks going to jail. Who and for how long remains to be seen.

And the City Council and Mayor remain toothless and at the hog trough. When Dellums retires, we will be paying for it for the rest of his life.
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