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Debra Wong Yang confirmed for LA Board of Police

Thu, 09/24/2009 - 05:36

Here's a brief report out of Los Angeles. The City Council has voted unanimously to approve the appointment of former U.S. Atty. Debra Wong Yang to the city Board of Police Commissioners.


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Vote for Judy Chu Today in the Special Election for CD32!

Tue, 05/19/2009 - 10:27

(From APAP Board Member Ramey Ko)
 
Today, Tuesday, May 19, is the special election to fill the US Congressional seat left vacant by Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis. If you or someone you know lives in the district, Judy Chu needs your vote!

California's 32nd Congressional District contains portions of East LA, Monterey Park, Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Irwindale, Azusa, Duarte, Covina, and West Covina - much of the San Gabriel Valley. California Board of Equalization Member Judy Chu has represented much of the district before in the State Legislature, as a City Council Member, and as a Mayor. The district is known for its large Asian American population, but the Latino population is even larger. However, Dr. Chu's record of strong advocacy for all the people in the district has earned her the support of most of the Latino community leaders.


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Pol-File #2: Laura Shin

Wed, 03/11/2009 - 08:04
Greetings Readers, Here is the second installation of APAP's newest weekly feature, Pol-Files. To view last week's pol-file on Jennifer Javier and to understand a little more about why we have created this feature, click here laura-shin What is your name? Laura Shin What is your current position? Grants Director for Homeland Security and Public Safety at the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa What are some interesting jobs you have had in the past? Middle School Teacher and Personal Trainer What is your educational background? I have a B.A. in English Literature and teaching credential from UC San Diego and a J.D. from Southwestern Law School. I am also a student of life. What skills do you think are necessary for your job? Ultimately, you need the ability to create strong relationships with your grantors by proving to be a good steward of funds. In addition, it would help if you had a fabulous memory, were detail-oriented, organized, and a problem solver.