API Caucus Membership Session
Tonga Relief
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Photo: A cloud of smoke and ash spread throughout the sky and blanketed the island after the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano. | |
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
12:00pm to 1:00pm Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
In partnership with EPIC and Tonga Relief Support of America, the API Caucus invites you for a special session to learn how to support our Pacific Islander community in Tonga.
On January 15th, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted, causing massive tsunami waves and devastating the Kingdom of Tonga. Our partners will provide an update on the current situation and ways to help.
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Donations are one of the best ways to help provide immediate support and relief to the communities affected by the recent disasters in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Donate to Mainstreaming of Rural Development Innovation (MORDI) Tonga Trust.
*Please Note: You will be redirected to the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation website. Choose “Other” from the drop-down menu and type in "Tonga Relief Fund."
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Event Recap
9th Annual API Welcome Reception
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On February 24, over 155 API legislators, Constitutional officers, local city officials, legislative staffers, supporters, and community leaders attended the 9th Annual Welcome Reception. The Institute kicked off their 5th Annual Staff Academy mentorship program and APICA is now accepting applications for their legislative internship program. | |
Photo: Elizabeth Mann accepting Kaivai Taukei Award on behalf of the late Catherine 'Ofa Mann | |
Photo: Tavae Samuelu accepting the Toa Malosi Award | |
Elizabeth Mann accepted the Kaivai Taukei award on behalf of her late mother, Catherine ‘Ofa Mann. API Caucus Toa Malosi honoree, Tavae Samuelu shared remarks on paving the way for more Pacific Islander representation in public service. Both honorees exemplify the true meaning of fierce warriors uplifting their communities. | |
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A special thank you to the California API legislators and constitutional officers who joined us and shared their remarks:
State Controller Betty Yee, State Treasurer Fiona Ma; Assembly Members Phillip Chen, Vince Fong, Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, Evan Low; Al Muratsuchi; Janet Nguyen & Senator Dave Min
A special thank you to our partners:
California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Institute
Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA)
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Join API Caucus Partner, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) Central Valley Conference
April 2, 2022 | 9:30am - 2:30pm | Selma, CA
This year it is important to bring our attention to the Central Valley region because its communities are disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the drought, and a lack of access to clean, affordable drinking water. Register today!
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As housing challenges reach new heights, cities pave the way for millions of homes
The supply and affordability of housing is one of California’s most persistent, high-profile issues. Cities are actively planning, zoning, and approving millions of new homes, but even in the highest-producing cities, there is still an acute lack of housing. This begs a figurative, and increasingly literal, million-dollar question: Why?
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Cal Cities announces revised health and safety protocols for events
Due to the decreasing case rates of COVID-19 and lifting of many restrictions throughout the state, Cal Cities is revising its health- and safety-related policies for meetings and events. Beginning March 11, 2022, Cal Cities will align protocols with the state. For most meetings and events, proof of vaccination or negative test will no longer be required. In addition, masks will not be required, however, attendees are urged to follow federal and state recommendations, which strongly recommend wearing masks for indoor events. Read more
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Join the League of California Cities
API Caucus Today
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The API Caucus connects you to important policy makers, corporate, and civic leaders. We also offer leadership training opportunities and scholarships. We have a full calendar of events and many other programs that benefit our members.
Join online here or mail in your membership form to:
League of CA Cities API Caucus
1400 K Street, Suite #400
Sacramento, CA 95814
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API Caucus Board of Directors | |
Executive Committee
Stephanie Nguyen - President
Vice Mayor, City of Elk Grove
Juslyn Manalo - 1st Vice President
Mayor, City of Daly City
Jeffrey Koji Maloney - 2nd Vice President
Vice Mayor, City of Alhambra
Shawn Kumagai - Secretary-Treasurer
Vice Mayor, City of Dublin
Sheng Thao - Immediate Past President
Council President Pro Tempore,
City of Oakland
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Directors-at-Large
Ali Taj
Council Member, City of Artesia
Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen
Mayor Pro Tam, City of Garden Grove
Gabriel Quinto
Mayor, City of El Cerrito
Farrah Khan
Mayor, City of Irvine
John Tang
Council Member, City of Rosemead
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Annie V. Lam
Executive Director
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The E-Informational Bulletin provides API Caucus members with updates on current issues, events, legislative updates, city projects, and connects members to resourceful information and networks.
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