Elected Chinese American leaders endorse David Campos in State Assembly race

(SAN FRANCISCO) Assemblymember Phil Ting joined a number of the current and former elected Chinese American political leaders to publicly endorse David Campos, a candidate in the State Assembly District 17 race.

The endorsements were announced in a press conference to be held at the Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on November 17.

Ting representing District 19, Chinatown Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sunset District Supervisor Gordon Mar, Richmond District Supervisor Connie Chan, Former Supervisors Norman Yee and Sandra Lee Fewer, gathered in Portsmouth Square to show their support behind Campos' candidacy for the State Assembly.

All of them praised Campos as most qualified among four candidates who have announced their runs for the State Assembly to succeed David Chiu, Former Assemblymember representing District 17. Chiu was sworn into office on November 1 as the new City Attorney appointed by Mayor London Breed.

Governor Gavin Newsom and the Department of Elections in San Francisco have declared a Special Election on February 15 next year to elect an Assemblymember to fill in the seat left by Chiu.

Both Campos, Former Supervisor of District 9, and Matt Haney, sitting Supervisor representing District 6, are considered to be the front runners in the race. The other two candidates are Thea Selby, City College of San Francisco Board Trustee, and Bilal Mahmood, a scientist and business innovator.

Campos has received more endorsements from the elected officials than Haney, while Haney has received significant labor union endorsements.

"We know his track record," said Assemblymember Ting, who recognized Campos' record on fighting for immigrant families.

"Universal health care and first Cultural District in Mission were created by David (Campos). He laid the groundwork for my legislation to designate Sunset District as a Cultural District," said Supervisor Mar.

Supervisor Chan echoed, ”He is a first generation immigrant. He understands our needs. He was a police Commissioner. The legacy program to provide more resources to the long-time small businesses was his legislation."

Campos thanked for the support from the Chinese American political leaders. "Even though I am not Chinese, I am an immigrant. We are very similar. My family came to this country for the same reason. My mom was a janitor and my dad was a carpenter," Campos stated in the press conference.

"The Chinese community's parents work very hard for their kids to have the best education. My story is like so many stories of immigrants. I will prioritize education.” Campos continued, "When it comes to college, I will make it easier to get into college. It should be free for anyone who wants to go to college. When we come to public safety, I will make sure all the officers speak the language for the people whom they serve."