While he was on the most recent west coast leg of the Steel on Wheels Tour, Dylan caught up with the first ever Chinese-American mayor of a major American city, Jean Quan. As the mayor of Oakland, CA -- a city facing dire financial challenges, she is unwavering in her commitment to two things in her city: first, maintaining and growing a diverse economic base, and keeping Oakland a diverse city, both ethnically and financially -- a place for the middle class to thrive.