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Mayor Maria Regan Gonzales

White on Rice

English - August 31, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB
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Maria Regan Gonzales is the mayor of Richfield, MN and the first Latina mayor ever elected in Minnesota. She shares her story growing up in the two worlds of the Midwest and Mexico, how she got into politics, and her belief in the impact of local government. Yia and David ask her about her about Richfield, favorite restaurants, Beyonce, and her advice to young leaders. Maria talks about her work at the intersection of civic leadership, spirituality, and cultural identity.

The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.