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Sheng Thao (born July 18, 1985) is an American politician and the 51st mayor of Oakland, California. She is the first Hmong American mayor of a major city in the United States. She was elected as mayor of Oakland in 2022 and started her term in January of 2023.
May 2, 2024 · Sheng Thao. 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.
Oakland City Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao is one of the Bay Area’s boldest and most effective progressive leaders. Now she’s ready to lead our great city as our next mayor.
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...
Nov 22, 2022 · Oakland City Council Member Sheng Thao has declared victory in the city’s mayoral race, making history as the first Hmong American woman to lead a major U.S. city.
May 23, 2023 · History was made earlier this year when Oakland, California, Mayor Sheng Thao was sworn into office, becoming the first Hmong American to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city.
Dec 28, 2022 · Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, will become the most prominent Hmong American politician when she leads the California city of 440,000 residents.
Oct 17, 2023 · Mayor Sheng Thao delivered her first State of the City Address as the 51st Mayor of Oakland before the City Council, city administration, and members of the public.
Nov 22, 2022 · The daughter of refugees who fled Laos during a genocide, Thao is the seventh of 10 children. She was born and raised in Stockton, where her family lived in public housing. She left home at 17 ...
Nov 23, 2022 · OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- At 37 years old, Sheng Thao is not only the youngest mayor in Oakland history but is the first Hmong to be elected mayor of a major U.S. city....
