""We are underrepresented, whether it's in political elected office or on commissions," said former Board of Supervisors President Norman Yee, the founder of the new group."
"The organization is going to be "nonpartisan," Yee said - it will involve "moderate"-aligned politicians like Chiu, Chu and Miyamoto, and "progressives" like Chan."
""There is a dearth of mentorship, particularly for Asian Americans to go into electoral politics," said Kim, who currently recruits and trains younger progressive leaders to run for office as the California director of the Working Families Party."
San Francisco elected and appointed officials created the Asian-Pacific Islander Building Community Leaders program to develop future Asian political leaders. The program will pair up to 15 aspiring Asian leaders with current and former elected officials for training on campaign operations and strategies to win office. Mentors include prominent local figures such as Supervisors Connie Chan and Chyanne Chen, City Attorney David Chiu, City Administrator Carmen Chu, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, Superintendent Maria Su, former Assemblymember Phil Ting, and former supervisors Jane Kim and Sandra Lee Fewer. The initiative is described as nonpartisan and includes both moderate-aligned and progressive mentors, with some non-Asian politicians also expressing interest to serve as mentors.
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