Sheng Thao

Sheng Thao (RPA: ''Seeb Thoj'', Pahawh: ''''; born July 18, 1985) is an American politician who served as the 51st mayor of Oakland, California from 2023 to 2024. She was 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 was the first mayor in Oakland's history to be recalled. She has been indicted on federal bribery charges.

During her tenure as mayor, Thao pledged to focus on crime, homelessness, and affordable housing. Thao's administration faced a series of challenges, including public safety, business departures and budget deficits. In June 2024, the FBI raided the home Thao shares with her partner Andre Jones and their two children as part of an ongoing investigation. On August 6, 2024, Oakland's police union called on Thao to resign. In January 2025, Thao was criminally indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges. Provided by Wikipedia