Steven Raga, the first Filipino-American elected as assemblyman in New York state, formally took his oath of office on Sunday in New York City.
He took his oath of office before US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chumer at a ceremony held at the Queens Museum attended by politicians and supporters.Philippine Consulate General Senen Mangalile in a statement said they welcome the historic win of Raga as the first Filipino-American assemblyman of New York state.
“The Philippine Consulate General in New York considers Steven’s historic victory as a validation of the resounding political voice of the Filipino-American community in particular, and the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders community, in general. With Steven in office, the welfare and interests of Filipino-Americans and the AAPI will be pushed to the forefront," he said.
Raga said during his term, he will focus on bail reform, increasing criminal and civil penalties for gun traffickers, mental health services, and increasing the budget of the police force.
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