From homeless to city hall: the Hmong American mayor making history in Oakland
by Maanvi Singh in Oakland from US news | The Guardian on (#665YC)
Sheng Thao says her experiences will help her lead the city through its severe housing crisis
At the steps of city hall, surrounded by supporters and a gaggle of press, Oakland's new mayor-elect Sheng Thao exhaled.
It's been a long journey," she began. We've been through a lot to get to this moment right here."
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