Ex-Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong Running for City Council Seat

Published on May 23, 2024

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. Ms. Thao, fired Mr. Armstrong, citing a report by an independent police monitor accusing him of the mismanagement. However, the claim was later rejected by an outside arbitrator. Mr. Armstrong then filed a lawsuit against the city and the mayor in February, accusing them of wrongful termination....

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