Voters weighed in on the race for Oakland’s next mayor as the city faces a budget crisis and ongoing public safety concerns.  Alex Hall joins Farida Jhabvala Romero live at 6:22 AM.

Voters weighed in on the race for Oakland&rsquo;s next mayor as the city faces a budget crisis and ongoing public safety concerns.&nbsp; Alex Hall joins Farida Jhabvala Romero live at 6:22 AM.

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