California State Assemblymember Evan Low spoke at Rally to Stop AAPI Hate
Ding Ding TV Report:
Stop AAPI Hate – Nearly 1000 people gathering in front of San Jose City Hall with Lawmakers, Community Leaders Rally to Stop AAPI Hate
California States Assembly Evan Low and San Jose Councilmember Pam Foley organized a rally to Stop AAPI Hate on Saturday, Mar. 13th 2021. Nearly 1000 people from south bay gathering in front of San Jose City Hall with Lawmakers, Community Leaders to stand against the rise in hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian community.
Assemblymember Evan Low encouraged everyone to ask elected officials, police officers, and community leaders in his speech: What can we do together? Will you stand with us? Will you fight with us? Will you protect us? Most importantly: Will you love us?
Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee spoke to Ding Ding TV audience: “It’s not only a problem for Asians, but it’s also the problem for all the minorities. Together, we can #StopAAPIHate!”
The above video is California State Assemblymember Evan Low spoke at Rally to Stop AAPI Hate
Evan Low represents Silicon Valley in the California State Assembly after District 28 voters first elected him in 2014. At the time, Assemblymember Low was the youngest Asian American legislator ever elected to the Assembly. District 28 includes Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the areas of West San Jose, Willow Glen, Cambrian, and Almaden Valley in San Jose.
Assemblymember Low chairs the Business and Professions Committee and also oversees the work of several caucuses. In 2015, he launched the California Legislative Technology & Innovation Caucus, which is a bi-partisan group of Assemblymembers and Senators. The statewide goal is to ensure California remains the global leader in technology and innovation. Assemblymember Low is also Chair of the LGBTQ Caucus and Vice Chair of the Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.
Assemblymember Low was born and raised in Silicon Valley, and these roots inspired him to pursue a career in service. His work in the community and deep understanding of issues concerning local residents led him to run for a seat on the Campbell City Council in 2006. His election victory made him the first Asian American to serve on the City Council.
In 2010, Assemblymember Low made history once again as the youngest openly LGBTQ+ mayor in the country at age 26. While serving in Campbell, he helped balance the city’s budget without eliminating vital services, and he increased government transparency by streaming City Council meetings online. During this time, Assemblymember Low consistently emphasized helping small businesses and job growth by cutting red tape and streamlining the licensing process for business owners.
Assemblymember Low has been named “Legislator of the Year” by the Internet Association, TechNet, The Computing Technology Industry Association, California Faculty Association, Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, California District Attorneys Association, and Faculty Association of California Community Colleges. He has also served as a community college instructor at De Anza Community College, where he taught American Government and Political Science.
Assemblymember Low attended local public schools and earned degrees from De Anza and San Jose State University. He went on to graduate from Harvard University’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program.