Asian Pacific Islander Caucus

The Asian Pacific Islander Caucus’ mission is to support and advance Asian Pacific Islander (API) local elected officials and promote the well-being of the diverse API community throughout the state. To that end, it has established the following goals: 

• Provide leadership development opportunities.
• Increase APIs in civic engagement and leadership roles in all levels of government.
• Partner with like-minded organizations and key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the interests of the diverse API communities. 

• President - Juslyn Manalo, Council Member, Daly City
• First Vice President - Jeffrey Maloney, Mayor, Alhambra
• Second Vice President - Malia Vella, Vice Mayor, Alameda 
• Secretary/Treasurer - Farrah Khan, Mayor, Irvine
• Immediate Past President - Stephanie Nguyen, Vice Mayor, Elk Grove
• Board Member - Gabe Quinto, Mayor, El Cerrito
• Board Member - Ali Sajjad, Council Member, Artesia
• Board Member - John Tang, Mayor pro Tem, Rosemead
• Board Member - Sheng Thao, Mayor, Oakland
• Board Member - Hong Alyce Van, Council Member, Stanton City
• Board Member - Jocelyn Yow, Council Member, Eastvale 

Visit the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus website for a list of upcoming events, as well as training and scholarship opportunities. API Caucus events are also highlighted in the Cal Cities Advocate.

The API Caucus connects city officials to important policymakers in Washington D.C. and Sacramento, including the California Constitutional Officers, the Legislature, and the API Legislative Caucus, as well as corporate and civic leaders. We open doors and build relationships with individuals who are in public policy decision-making positions. 

To join, please complete and submit a membership for and payment via the online portal or fill out the membership form and send with membership dues to:

League of California Cities - Asian Pacific Islander Caucus
1400 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814