i didn't support her in the election, i supported don perrata. een a stronger mayor. but i think she's been ineffective. >> reporter: the deyer circumstance oakland finds áeupls in will probably be easy to raise money for a recall campaign. but finding a qualified candidate to run for office is a problem. will he run for his seat? >> roger is a has been. my schedule is full. >> reporter: most student observers who say the campaign to successfully dethrown quan, a shiny institute candidate something lightning arnold schwarzenegger and day type. so we contacted don perrata. >> not that i can't help these people it's just that i don't want to -- so we contacted -- >> mountain view city council could have a feisty meeting on its hands this valentine's day. the council gave preliminary approval last month for a smoking ban that includes outdoor patio at bars and restaurants. a second vote on the ban is expected this tuesday. smoking advocates say they will be there in full force and will bring a petition opposing the ban signed by more than a dozen peo