The AAPI community in Oakland is sharply divided over recall efforts targeting Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price, stemming from dissatisfaction with their progressive approaches to crime and public safety. Critics argue that Thao's leadership has exacerbated issues like retail theft and homelessness, while supporters claim that both have not been in office long enough to gauge the effectiveness of their reforms. Prominent Asian community leader Carl Chan contends that Price's policies favor criminals over victims, while groups like APEN Action and AAPI FORCE advocate for their reform efforts. Additionally, the political action committee Foundational Oakland Unites, which supports the recalls, has controversially opposed marriage equality, leading to backlash and claims of a printing error in their voter guide. Philanthropist Philip Dreyfuss has heavily funded the recall campaigns and supports various local candidates, further intensifying the political landscape in Oakland. The situation reflects broader tensions within the community over how to effectively address crime and safety issues.