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Clinton « Press Release on California AAPI
Endorsements
May 14, 2016
Asian American and Pacific Islander Elected Officials from Across California Endorse Hillary Clinton for President
San Francisco, CA -- Today, Hillary for California released the full list of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) California elected officials who have endorsed Secretary Clinton for president. Democrats of AAPI heritage all across California have added their names in support of Hillary Clinton as the best choice for president and the only candidate who can break down the barriers that are holding AAPIs back and build ladders of opportunity and empowerment in their place.
“As the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, I stand wholeheartedly with Hillary Clinton, ” said Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA-27), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “As Senator, she championed legislation to help achieve equal pay and close the pay gap for women. As Secretary of State, she traveled the world as our nation’s top diplomat and helped keep our country and economy safe and strong. Without a doubt, she is the only person who can continue the progress made by President Obama in making our nation more equal and just for all Americans.”
Hillary for California also announced the kick-off of an in-language phone bank effort designed to reach AAPI voters. In the coming weeks, volunteers in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and San Diego will be dialing Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Tagalog speaking voters to urge them to vote in the June 7 primary or earlier by mail.
“As the first Korean-American elected to the Los Angeles City Council, I am proud to support Hillary Clinton for President,” said Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu. “She is someone who understands our community and shares our values, having fought tirelessly to increase access to healthcare, improve education quality for all children, and ensure all Americans have the opportunity to build their own American Dream.”
Members of Congress
Rep. Ami Bera (CA-7)
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27)
Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17)
Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33)
Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-6)
Rep. Mark Takano (CA 41)
Statewide Elected Officials
State Treasurer John Chiang
State Controller Betty Yee
Chairwoman, Board of Equalization Fiona Ma
Members of the California Legislature
Senator Carol Liu
Senator Richard Pan
Assemblymember Rob Bonta
Assemblymember Ed Chau
Assemblymember David Chiu
Assemblymember Kansen Chu
Assemblymember Evan Low
Assemblymember Phil Ting
Assemblymember Das Williams
Local Elected Officials
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
San Francisco Assessor Carmen Chu
San Francisco County Supervisor Katy Tang
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan
Rosemead Mayor Polly Low
Monterey Park Mayor Peter Chan
West Covina Mayor James Toma
Artesia Mayor Victor Manalo
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon
Los Angeles Councilmember David Ryu
Daly City Councilmember Raymond Buenaventura
San Gabriel Councilmember Jason Pu
Cerritos Councilmember Mark Pulido
Monterey Park Councilmember Hans Liang
Artesia Mayor Pro Tem Ali Taj
Monterey Park Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell Ing
Elk Grove Vice Mayor Steve Ly
Los Angeles Community College Board Trustee Mike Eng
Los Angeles Community College Board Trustee Mike Fong
Garvey School Board Member Henry Lo
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Board President, Thomas Wong
In-Language Phone Banks
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Saturday, May 14th: AAPI Saturday Phone Bank - Chinese
Los Angeles Pico-Union Office, 2005 W Pico Blvd.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 15th: AAPI Sunday Phone Bank - Filipino
San Diego, 9620 Chesapeake Dr.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, May 22nd: AAPI Sunday Phone Bank - Filipino
Los Angeles Pico-Union Office, 2005 W Pico Blvd.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Thursday May 19: AAPI Phone Banking with Hillary for California
Oakland Office, 408 14th St.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday May 19: AAPI Phone Banking with Hillary for California
San Francisco Office, 1001 Van Ness Ave.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday May 19: AAPI Phone Banking with Hillary for California
Sacramento Office, 1414 K St.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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For Immediate Release, May 14, 2016