​​For more than 20 years, I have taught martial arts in this community. During that time, I have had the privilege of teaching children from hundreds of families and building friendships that have lasted for years.

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Many of those relationships have been with Asian American families throughout Apex, Cary, and the surrounding community.

Through those friendships, I have developed a deep respect for the many cultures, traditions, family bonds, entrepreneurial spirit, educational commitment, and work ethic represented within our Asian American community.

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There is no single “Asian American experience.” Chinese, Indian, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese, Pakistani, Taiwanese, and countless other families bring different histories, beliefs, languages, traditions, and political views to our district.

That diversity deserves to be respected.

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No community should be treated as a political monolith.

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The American Dream Is Alive Here

I see the American Dream every day in the families of this district.

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I see parents sacrificing so their children can have opportunities they never had. I see Americans building businesses, earning advanced degrees, buying homes, creating jobs, and strengthening our neighborhoods. I see families emphasizing education, discipline, responsibility, and opportunity. Those values deserve more than recognition during election season. They deserve representation that produces results.​

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Affordability Has to Matter

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Families throughout District 21 are dealing with the same pressures:

Housing costs are high.

Property taxes are increasing.

Groceries cost more.

Utilities cost more.

Insurance costs more.

Childcare costs more.

Running a small business costs more.

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Government cannot solve every problem, but elected officials should understand that every additional dollar taken from a family or small business matters.​ That is why affordability will remain one of my priorities.

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Government Should Protect People, Not Powerful Interests

I have also been willing to criticize leaders in both parties when I believe Washington or Raleigh has its priorities wrong.

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I have criticized U.S. policy toward the conflict involving Iran and questioned decisions pulling Americans into another costly war.

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I believe government must pursue transparency and accountability regarding Jeffrey Epstein and anyone who participated in or enabled the sexual exploitation of victims.

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And while national political battles consume enormous attention, families here at home are asking a much simpler question:

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Can I still afford to live here?

That question deserves far more attention from elected officials.

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Representation Must Be Earned

Representation should never be based simply on someone's surname, ethnicity, political party, or identity.​ It should be earned.

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Judge candidates by what they have done, what they stand for, whether they show up, whether they listen, and whether they are willing to challenge their own political party when necessary.

For more than two decades, I have been part of this community—not simply during an election year.

 

I have taught your neighbors.

I have taught their children.

I have watched them grow up.

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I have built friendships with families from around the world.

And I intend to bring that same relationship-based approach to public service.

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A Partner for District 21

I am running to represent the entire district.

Democrat.

Republican.

Independent.

Native-born.

Immigrant.

Every ethnicity.

Every neighborhood.

 

You do not have to agree with me on everything.

 

What I promise is that I will listen, I will show up, I will tell you where I stand, and I will never assume that your identity determines your beliefs.

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Our district deserves independent leadership focused on affordability, accountability, opportunity, and the future of our families.