Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Mayor of Union City, CA

Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Mayor of Union City, CA

Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Mayor of Union City, CA shares how she got involved with the student government in high school and the path she took from there on, including 13 years in the city council and 5 years as mayor. She became involved because of an issue that was important to her, and following that issue has guided her career in public service. She also talks about how the Portuguese community has changed throughout the years in her area.

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Tudo Português - Olivia Melo

Tudo Português - Olivia Melo

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Tudo Português - Roberto Machado

Tudo Português - Roberto Machado

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25 Apr 202447min

Tudo Português - Katherine Vaz

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18 Apr 202443min

PALITICUS - Frank Ferreira

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