Tag: Ly
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2018 election: the Elk Grove mayor race
Incumbent Mayor Steve Ly won the mayoral seat in 2016 and gained national attention as the country’s first Hmong-American mayor. Ly has lived in Elk Grove for 20 years and is a nationally recognized e… Read Full Article
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In tight Elk Grove mayor’s race, rivals stake out their turf on tax hikes, growth
Mayor Steve Ly, who won the seat in 2016 and gained worldwide attention as the country’s first Hmong-American mayor, is being challenged by Vice Mayor Darren Suen and political outsider and business c… Read Full Article
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Elk Grove mayoral candidates address platforms, race issues
Here’s a look at how the candidates weighed in on this issue and many others: Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly, who in 2016 became the first Hmong mayor in the U.S., seeks his second term in office. “I’m very … Read Full Article
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Election ’18: Local Democratic club picks city, CSD endorsements
On the topic of diversity, Ly said that it is time to “change the culture” in Elk Grove, noting that as a Hmong refugee, he has dealt with racism firsthand. The mayor added that he has worked with eve… Read Full Article
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The believer
In 1975, Ly’s parents escaped the Communist purges in Laos, arriving in Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand, a crowded, disease-ridden place that left a collective scar on the Hmong psyche. But from the moment Ly’s parents set foot on U.S. soil … Read Full Article
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Election ’18: Mayor Ly kicks off re-election campaign
He made history in 2016 when he was elected to serve as Elk Grove’s mayor. The former Hmong refugee became America’s first Hmong mayor. This November, Elk Grove City Council Member Darren Suen, Tracie Stafford, and Jabin McGowan will challenge Ly for … Read Full Article
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Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly
Steve Ly is mayor of Elk Grove, California. In 2016 he became the first Hmong-American to be elected mayor of a U.S. city. He also works as a juvenile counselor. Before taking part in a Zócalo/The California Wellness Foundation panel discussion titled … Read Full Article
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Attorney accuses city’s election system of breaking state law
The council currently consists of three Asians and two whites. Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly, who became the nation’s first Hmong mayor in 2016, shared his opinion that Elk Grove should switch to the by-district election system. “As the mayor, I see the … Read Full Article
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California Has Lessons for Integrating Immigrants, but Will the Feds Undercut Them?
Ly, the Elk Grove mayor, was asked about his personal story, as an immigrant whose parents are Hmong refugees from Laos. Ly said that when he first ran for public office he received hate messages saying things like, “Refugee go back home.” Some people … Read Full Article
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First Hmong women to play for Australia in 32th King Cup Takraw Tournament 2017 in Bangkok,Thailand
Jenny Ly from Cairns said that women can play takraw the same like men do. But can Australia win some medal this year like they did before as the competition has been restructured from 3 division to two main categories. This year it is the first time that … Read Full Article
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Election ‘18: Ly to host birthday fundraiser for re-election
Ly, who came to the United States as a refugee from Laos in 1976, said that he is proud of his roots, and his standing as America’s first Hmong mayor. Although he said he recognizes the positives of Elk Grove’s diversity, he said he could not ignore … Read Full Article
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Thirty agricultural projects enter final round
In his project, Vu A Ly in the northern province of Son La takes heed to Hmong Home products, cultural services and produces including corn wine, brocade, clothing, vegetables and black chicken Hmong. Entrants will be guided how to make business plan … Read Full Article
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Ly v. County of Fresno
We conclude res judicata bars plaintiffs’ claims in this action and affirm the judgment. Plaintiffs, who are Laotians of Hmong ethnicity, worked for the County as correctional officers. They initiated this action in August 2009; before doing so they each … Read Full Article
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Neighbor Says Dad Accused Of Killing 3 Children Showed No Emotion When He…
I was never in an abusive marriage.” Members of the Hmong community, including Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly, are rallying around the mother. He says the Hmong culture traditionally pressures women not to complain, even if they are in abusive relationships. Read Full Article
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Residents Fired Up After Racist Note Left At Hair Salon
Tags: Ly“I’d like to know how long you’ll turn a blind eye to what’s happening in Elk Grove,” she said to the council. Even Elk Grove’s mayor, Steve Ly, who is of Hmong ethnicity, says he’s been threatened. Read Full Article
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Businessman gives donation to YMCA for second year
Xang Ly, an active member of the Hmong community of Stanly County, lends a helping hand to the YMCA through his annual contribution to the Strong Communities Fund. “I want to give back to the community that helped my family,” said Ly. On Aug. 20 … Read Full Article
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Veterans Journal: Vietnam vet to receive Medal of Honor at White House
He is married to Chérie McCloughan and has four children. Bill allows burial of Lao, Hmong fighters with vets The Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act (bit.ly/2v2NdUz), cosponsored by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed, recently passed … Read Full Article