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Councilmember Sheng Thao Launches Mayoral Campaign | Post News Group

Oakland councilmember and council president pro tem Sheng Thao held a press conference this week to announce she is running for mayor in the November 2022 election “My values, commitment to service, and drive to make a difference are rooted in where I come from,” said Thao, the daughter of Hmong refugee, quoted on KRON. […]| Oakland councilmember and council president pro tem Sheng Thao held a press conference this week to announce she is running for mayor in the November 2022 election “My values, commitment to service, and drive to make a difference are rooted in where I come from,” said Thao, the daughter of Hmong refugee, quoted on KRON. […]

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