Engage: Oakland's first Asian-American mayor struggles to settle in
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Keep your head up Jean Quan...you were giving the job for a reason. You're the first woman for a reason. Pray for the strength to be all you can be for OAKLAND. <3
Maybe oakland needs an AMERICAN in its mayors office!