Yow is dedicated to a career in public service. "Local government makes decisions that affect our daily lives and is where we can directly see democracy in action. This is a shining example where all races of all ethnicities are given equal opportunity (Plaque near Statute of Liberty, NY: .."give me your tired, your poo. Press release #Eastvale #EastvaleCA pic.twitter.com/t5NypoBHaQ, Jocelyn Yow (@Jocelyn_Yow) December 10, 2020. Start going out there, start enrolling in trainings. For instance, I did Emerge and IGNITE. We hope you consider making a contribution so we can continue to provide you with quality content that informs, educates and inspires the Asian community. She is the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee and a Malaysian immigrant who brought their family to settle down in Eastvale in 2011. "A few of the Vietnamese media have reached out to me but certainly not as many as the outlets from Malaysia," she said. We have achieved a lot in the past four years, and I could not have done it without your support. He was the second Riverside County deputy to be slain in the line of duty in two weeks. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Right now, I am focusing on being a great mother and mayor. While my family and friends spoke Hokkien and Cantonese, I had a hard time learning those two dialects," said Yow, who studied at SMJK Keat Hwa. Call or Text Me: (951) 878-0876 I want a library so badly. While busy with preparations to take over as mayor, Yow took the time to answer some of Malaysiakini's questions in an emailed interview. IGNITE launched in 2010 to address the lack of women in elected office by building a pipeline of next generation leaders who are . And I experience that almost on a daily basis. At least for me, I thought it was something you wait to do until your 40s, 50s, or 60s. What do you say to people who think youre too young to run? Let's Talk! Zero. Who is Jocelyn Benson's husband Ryan Friedrichs? We have great schools, great streets. She served as mayor pro tem before being officially welcomed into her position this week. "Everything happened organically. [4] Tidak lama selepas beliau dilahirkan, Yow kembali ke Malaysia di mana datuk sebelah bapanya menghidap kanser.[5]. "Being in public service and government, I have been able to work with and help a lot of people from all walks of life. Jocelyn Yow Jocelyn Yow Mayor of Eastvale From an early age, public service has been part of Jocelyn Yow's life and a source of growth and inspiration. "But, I am ready to see and be a part of the work that gets government and politics back to what should be a healthy discussion and debate of making the lives of Americans better and have it ripple to the immigrant community and our impact abroad. Thank you for putting the crosswalk lines at the intersection of Cedar Creek & 65th St. We appreciate you taking quick action after we shared with you my mom's car accident at that location. Politician. Youre running for Eastvale City Council. We need to make sure that we are being represented and our voices are being heard. It's not a one day wake up and think I'm going to run. "I feel that during my campaign in 2018, I was able to really bond and get to know many local Girl Scout troops in the area. I am servicing the city to ensure a better future for my son and the next generation of Eastvale residents.". "It is a shame that the United States is the only advanced country that still does not offer paid maternity leave. What are the issues you feel are not being addressed? "Being a new mom to a 6-month-old further fuels my passion to serve my community," she said in a statement. 271 posts. Added a center line on Cedar Creek Road to reduce speeding within our neighborhoods. From an early age, public service has been part of Jocelyn Yow's life and a source of growth and inspiration. Ive worked in State Senate, Ive work in Congress, I've worked in public service. I always tell people, regardless if theyre Democrats or Republicans, leave the politics to DC and Sacramento. It is hard not to want to deep dive into all the things I see wrong in politics. "However, my predecessor (the former mayor) encouraged me to take the position and supported me throughout my pregnancy and when I was taking maternity leave. "The following year, my colleagues approached me and asked if I would be interested in becoming the mayor pro tem (vice mayor). In fact, I set up a little library, a community library with a bookshelf right in front of the house, and people love it. In the end, it all came down to two things teaching and politics. Even a $1 contribution goes a long way. I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent you on Eastvale City Council. 4,708 followers. Ryan Friedrichs, formerly Detroit's chief development officer, was accused of abusing his authority, according to the Detroit Free Press. Call or Text . We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. I want to make sure were shaping a better future for the next generation of Eastvale residents. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I am someone who likes to learn and be busy. Editor's Choice: You Can Take A Gondola Ride Through A Christmas Fairytale In California (PHOTOS). Growing up, my dad asked us every year, What do you want to do? There was a time when I said doctor. I feel very blessed to have people and colleagues who believed in me and gave me the chance," she said. Eastvale itself is a relatively new city, having only been formally incorporated in 2010. "It was amazing to see my family at city hall when I became mayor. She also joined the Honors Program and became a . "We have seen and heard enough of the 'ugly', and there isn't more for me to add except I am ready to be a part of the solution moving forward," she said. Paid for by Jocelyn Yow for Eastvale City Council 2022, FPPC ID # 1406608, Lets Talk! In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Malaysian woman claims McCormicks Cajun season has pork in it, gets schooled by social media users, What lies ahead for Khairy after contest for top Umno posts blocked? Thirdly, we have a great community college, Im an alumna of it. Aug 2021 - Present1 year 5 months. I am a graduate student working towards my Master's degree, and I am currently working on research pertaining to maternity leave in the United States. Tony is retiring after a journey that has spanned more than four decades in television. I know that sounds weird but usually, I will go in there, look in the mirror and just give myself the you can do with Jocelyn! pep talk. Everything you see today is built on the backs of warriors who have sacrificed opportunities to help give Asians all over the world a bigger voice. But regardless of what I told him, it was always the same theme, I wanted to help people. A lot of it is through reading the news and then social media. Jocelyn Yow, a San Jose native, moved to Malaysia at a young age and graduated from high school before her return to the United States. 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Most of the residents here commute for at least half an hour. Beliau berkata mengenai pelantikannya: "Saya bangga dan bersyukur dengan peluang untuk berkhidmat sebagai Datuk Bandar Eastvale. I took the chance and ran for the seat without thinking. Some of the residents here may have just recently moved to the area, and then theyll tell me interesting facts or stories from their hometown. "I miss the food, the culture, and the country's natural beauty the most. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. It's going to take months and years, it's going take a long time to build up your contacts, but if something comes up, that's when you know you're ready and you just go for it. Jocelyn Yow took the helm as mayor of Eastvale in December 2020 and at the age of 25 became the youngest woman of color to serve as mayor of a California city. Beliau menghabiskan 10 tahun di Malaysia, membolehkan Yow mempelajari lebih mengenai asal-usul keluarganya, sejarah dan budaya Malaysia. I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent you on Eastvale City Council. I absolutely love the people. jocelynyow.com. Friedrichs resigned from the city post earlier this year to take a job in the . This is, after all, a family community. "Being the mayor pro tem then led me to the mayoral position now. Before joining IGNITE, she worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. Call or Text Me: (951) 878-0876. We need more of this. From an early age, public service has been part of Jocelyn Yows life and a source of growth and inspiration. And yet a lot of the time, people don't go all the way down the ballot and vote in the city council race. I was first elected to Eastvale City Council in 2018. I appreciate the diversity and unique culture in Malaysia. Be on the ballot. We currently do not have Asian Democratic women serving in the State Legislature, not the State Senate, nor State Assembly. "I hope that after Covid-19 we can take a trip together. "A moment I won't forget is my dad handing me my son Kayden and feeling overjoyed, and then hearing my dad tell me 'this is your moment, I am very proud'," she said. [5] Beliau juga ialah kakitangan Speaker Dewan Nancy Pelosi dan ahli kongres Gil Cisneros dan juga pakar imigran di Dewan Perwakilan A.S.. Beliau juga telah menerima Rising Star Award dari Parti Demokratik California, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus atas sumbangannya kepada khidmat masyarakat. Being a new mom further fuels my passion to serve my community. All rights reserved, Paid for by Jocelyn Yow for Eastvale City Council 2022, FPPC ID # 1406608, Lets Talk! Funded the addition of a third fire station in the city of Eastvale. Local government makes decision that affect our daily lives and is where we can directly see democracy in action, she said. Ive been proud to call Eastvale my home ever since my family moved here over a decade ago. Secured $50 million for our own library, to be built on Hamner Ave & Limonite Ave. . And my neighbor, a family two blocks away, said hi to me and then invited me in. How do you prepare for the campaign trail each day? Posts. Jocelyn Yow (@Jocelyn_Yow) December 10, 2020 Yow is starting her own family as the mother of a 6-month-old baby boy, and credits being a new mother for fueling her passion for. Family and friends of Keenan Anderson who gathered with community members in front of Los Angeles City Hall had one simple message he didn't deserve to die. The new mayor is also a graduate student, working towards earning a masters degree in government at Harvard Extension after graduating from Norco College and UC Berkeley. Yow, 25, was elected to the Eastvale City Council in 2018 and served as mayor pro tem before becoming mayor this year. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. https://t.co/KZhgrEsZ7s, California's New Mayor Is A 25-Year-Old Mom Who Just Broke A Major Glass Ceiling, first Malaysian American elected to public office, Vietnamese refugee & a Malaysian immigrant. "Absolutely (surprised) I did not expect the news to travel all the way back to Malaysia. Family support has played a strong role in her success, and Yow, who is mother to six-month-old Kayden, was thrilled to be able to share the moment with her loved ones. First published on December 10, 2020 / 10:33 AM. "Politics in the United States has seen a lot this past couple of years. I know it's not going to happen within the next one to three years because it requires a lot of money, but it is something that we should prioritize. Yow is a graduate of Norco College and UC Berkeley, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in government at Harvard Extension, according to the city's website. Jocelyn Yow has just become the youngest woman of color to be elected mayor in California, breaking yet another glass ceiling after breaking a different one back in 2018. She was officially sworn in on 10 December as the Mayor of Eastvale in Riverside County - a town located an hour east of Los Angeles, California. Jocelyn Yow, a San Jose native, moved to Malaysia at a young age and graduated from high school before her return to the United States. 2023 FOX Television Stations, 22-year-old woman allegedly killed by boyfriend in triple stabbing in OC, Family of 6 including baby shot to death in California, Parts of singer Johnny Mathis' LA home impacted by hill collapse, neighbor says, Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jetsand the job pays up to $385,000, Missing Zelle deposits from your Bank of America account? Yow also served as a district representative for California State Senate and the United States House of Representatives, where she worked tirelessly to help seniors, families, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and children to access valuable government services as they navigated through the complexities of our government. Class of 2014. What was the best advice you received before you ran? "I picked up Mandarin, English, and Malay. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Before this, she was a staffer for Nancy Pelosi, a student body president at Norco College, and an Immigration Specialist at the U.S. House of Representatives to name a few. And it's a great way to learn things about your city, about your state, and your country. Trust me, Ive thought about it. The thing about running is that it takes months or years of calculation. Theres no one on the ballot like us. Councilmember Jocelyn Yow. In addition to serving as the mayor of her city, Jocelyn is also the Legislative Advocacy Director at IGNITE National. "Aside from that, generally speaking, I am an advocate for policies that help advance gender equality. In fact, she is the youngest woman of colour to be elected mayor in a California city. Yet no one is talking about it! If I could get everyone to agree on it, and prioritize that, and reallocate the budget, I would absolutely want a library. The city of Eastvale is mostly people of color. When I campaign, it doesn't matter if someone is a Republican, or Democrat, or independent, or a no party practice. I secured $8 million from private funding for our own police station; I secured $2.5 million from private funding for our own library, which will be built on Limonite and Hamner alongside the police station; I protected your tax dollars by opposing any proposed sales tax increase; While serving as the mayor, I initiated and led the Eastvale Little Library project, where I installed over 20 little libraries throughout the city; I launched the Eastvale Youth Council to mentor the next generation of leaders; and. Initially, I thought of turning down the opportunity as I wanted to focus on my baby and my family instead," Yow said. "While they are not necessarily into politics, my parents have always been supportive of my younger brother and me as long as we have a plan, and we are willing to work hard towards our goals. It has now been two years since she last returned here and the next visit may not be so soon due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 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