Sheng Thao

Sheng Thao (RPA: ''Seeb Thoj'', Pahawh: ''''; 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. She was elected as mayor of Oakland in November 2022 and started her term in January 2023. On November 5, 2024, Thao was recalled. She is the first mayor in Oakland’s history to be recalled.

During her tenure as mayor, Thao pledged to focus on crime, homelessness, and affordable housing. Thao's administration has faced a series of challenges, including public safety, business departures and budget deficits. In June 2024, the FBI raided Thao's home, which she shares with her partner Andre Jones, as part of an ongoing investigation. On August 6, 2024, Oakland's police union called on Thao to resign. Provided by Wikipedia