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Asian-American And Pacific Islander Community Joins Forces
To Support Governor Schwarzenegger
 Sacramento,
CA – More than 50 Asian-American and Pacific Islander (API)
community leaders today announced the formation of a coalition
in support of Governor Schwarzenegger’s leadership and his
bold vision for California. These leaders represent the
more than 24 ethnic groups that comprise California’s API
community, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese,
East Indian, and Filipino Americans, who support the Governor’s
re-election.
“The Asian-American and Pacific Islander community contributes
tremendously to California’s culture, economy, and way of
life,” said Californians for Schwarzenegger Coalitions Director
Jennifer Johnson. “The Governor appreciates this community’s
support and looks forward to working with this team to communicate
his bold vision for our future.”
Commitment to quality education for all of California’s
students, improving the business climate, and creating more
jobs are just a few of the values the API community shares
with Governor Schwarzenegger.
“As an immigrant, Governor Schwarzenegger is a man who understands
the successes and struggles of the Asian-American community,
and he is focused on increasing opportunities for all Californians,”
said Assemblyman Van Tran, coalition co-chair. “The Governor’s
leadership has given Asian-Americans and all Californians
a clear choice for better schools, a stronger business climate,
and investment in our infrastructure.”
"In a few short years, Governor Schwarzenegger has
repealed the car tax, created over 500,000 new jobs, fought
for the environment, and has advocated for a comprehensive
Strategic Growth Plan for the needs of all Californians
– and he has done all of this without raising taxes,” said
Sean Liou, coalition co-chair and former California Recovery
Team chair. “He has worked with all members of the Legislature
and the Asian-American community to strengthen the future
for our children."
“The Governor has been helpful with all ethnic communities
and numerous Asian issues and has been an advocate for the
farm workers in California,” added Andy Imutan, coalition
co-chair and co-founder of United Farm Workers. “He is also
concerned about the Filipino veterans who have unselfishly
risked their lives to protect our country and will continue
to champion all of the programs and benefits for the veterans
of our state.”
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2004, 12 percent
of California residents were of API decent. In an effort
to better serve and communicate with this important and
growing segment of California’s population, Californians
for Schwarzenegger has launched a Chinese language Web site
that can be accessed by visiting http://www.joinarnold.com/.
Coalitions are community-based groups that exist to support
Governor Schwarzenegger and his vision and plan to move
California forward. Coalition members work within their
communities across the state to share the Governor’s optimistic
and bold agenda for the future of this state with other
Californians.
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