On Thursday, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton attempted to make the case for residents not to sign the recall against her.
The statement comes as the recall group will hold a press conference and the first day of signing on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 5 PM. This event will take place at Alexis Gabe’s memorial bench located at 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA, just outside city hall. For any questions or further information, feel free to contact [email protected] or [email protected] . A total of 72,556 valid signatures are needed to ensure the recall hits the ballot.
Here is the case she presented:
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to protecting public safety and pursuing justice without fear or favor. That means holding everyone accountable—violent offenders, corrupt politicians, exploitative corporations, unethical polluters and anyone who abuses their power.
But now, special interests want to roll back our progress with a wasteful, misguided recall. They are weaponizing fear, distorting facts and exploiting victims—not to serve our community, but to push their own agenda.
Together, we have made significant strides in strengthening our criminal justice system. Here are the facts:
- I established a Major Crimes Task Force to crack down on violent offenders, gang crime and organized retail theft.
- I launched a Human Trafficking Unit to combat modern-day slavery and protect victims of exploitation.
- My Cold Case Unit is at the forefront of solving unsolved homicides by combining forensic science with traditional investigative methods.
- I have also expanded our Victim Advocate Team, increasing services and resources for victims of violent crime, particularly in underserved communities.
- And because prevention is key to lasting safety, I have championed initiatives that keep our youth on the right path and stop crime before it happens.
We cannot afford to go backward. This recall isn’t about public safety, it’s the final cry of a broken system and its failed policies that made all our communities less safe. What’s worse, this recall will cost taxpayers an estimated $8.5 million—money that should be spent on public safety, not political games.
After two decades as a Superior Court Judge and nearly eight years as your District Attorney, I’ve learned the right thing isn’t always easy, but it is necessary to deliver safety, justice and progress. I hope you will stand with me.
In the coming months, there are three simple things my team needs you to do so we can keep this recall off the ballot:
- First of all, do not sign the recall petition and remind your friends to do the same. Learn more at www.dianabecton.org
- Second, endorse our Stop the Recall campaign.
- Finally, donate what you can to ensure we can defend our county’s hard earned progress.
Thank you for everything that you do for our community.
In solidarity,
District Attorney Diana Becton
P.S. We’re going to need a robust campaign to fight back against the special interests funding this recall. Please donate today if you can: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/diana-becton-1
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- April 19: RECALL DIANA BECTON GROUP GIVEN APPROVAL TO COLLECT SIGNATURES
- April 16 – Recall Effort to Remove District Attorney Diana Becton “Not Politically Motivated”
- March 24 – Video: Recall District Attorney Diana Becton Press Conference
- March 18 – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton Served With Notice of Intent to Recall
- Jan 23, 2025 – DA Concludes Investigation into Accessory After the Fact Charge in the Alexis Gabe Case
- July 23, 2023 – Contra Costa District Attorney Recall Effort Set to Begin?
- Dec 30, 2023 – Letter: DA Becton, Marsy’s Law and Alexandrea Sweitzer
- Dec 8, 2023 – Recall District Attorney Diana Becton Group Launched
