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Sheng Thao (born July 18, 1985) is an American politician who is the 51st and current mayor of Oakland, California. She is the first Hmong American mayor of a major city in the United States. [1] [2] She was elected as mayor of Oakland in 2022 and started her term in January 2023.
Jun 21, 2024 · Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Credit: Amir Aziz. Last summer, Thao led a trade delegation to Vietnam in her first overseas trip as mayor. The stated purpose was to promote the Port of Oakland, which does significant business with markets in Asia, including Vietnam.
5 days ago · Oakland’s Mayor Had Enough Troubles. Then the F.B.I. Came Knocking. Sheng Thao was already facing a recall election as residents remain frustrated over crime and homelessness. She said on Monday ...
Jun 20, 2024 · Federal authorities raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao early Thursday as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses, authorities said.
3 days ago · Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she believes the FBI raid of her home is linked to an effort to recall her from office. June 24, 2024 The current drama facing the mayor is two-pronged.
May 22, 2024 · Mayor Thao is one of the Bay Area’s strongest and most effective progressive leaders. Her family story - escaping genocide, poverty, and abuse - has made her into a determined, empathetic leader.
Jan 9, 2023 · Sheng Thao, once homeless and fleeing abuse, becomes the mayor of Oakland, California. Thao, a 37-year-old domestic violence survivor and the daughter of refugees, is the first Hmong American...
