City Appoints Interim District 2 Councilmember

Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Shoun Thao to serve as interim District 2 councilmember. Thao fills the seat left vacant in January when Sean Loloee resigned after being indicted on federal fraud and labor charges, as reported by The OBSERVER.& “As someone who understands the challenges of our community, I am committed to helping provide a sense of stability for our district at City Hall until a new councilmember can be elected to fill that role in November,” Thao said in a press release issued by the city. Thao has deep roots in North Sacramento, where his family still lives, and has worked as a Council representative for former District 2 Councilmember Allen Warren. Thao, who will be sworn in at the Council’s next regular meeting Tuesday, April 2, currently serves as executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, a nonprofit focused on youth and marginalized communities. He was selected from among three finalists culled from 12 applicants. The city decided to appoint a caretaker to serve until the November election, after which either Roger Dickinson or Stephen Walton, the March 5 primary’s top two finishers, will take over...