Cookin' Up Policies

Cookin' Up Policies

Francesca Hong, a chef and a restaurateur took a long look at the service industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. She decided to shake up the status quo and run for State Representative to change restaurant industry standards. She now stumps for underrepresented communities. ​

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