{"id":2182404,"date":"2024-02-20T19:06:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T00:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-elections-commission-blasted-for-appointment-of-noncitizen-from-china\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T19:10:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T00:10:13","slug":"san-francisco-elections-commission-blasted-for-appointment-of-noncitizen-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-elections-commission-blasted-for-appointment-of-noncitizen-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Elections Commission criticized for appointing Chinese noncitizen"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsan-francisco-elections-commission-blasted-for-appointment-of-noncitizen-from-china%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182404&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Chinese Immigrant Becomes First Noncitizen Appointed to San Francisco\u2064 Elections Commission<\/h2>\n<p>Last week, Kelly Wong, a Chinese \u2063immigrant, made history as \u200bthe first\u200d noncitizen to be appointed to California&#8217;s \u200dSan Francisco Elections\u2062 Commission.\u2064 This\u200b decision has \u2064sparked a wave of criticism and debate.<\/p>\n<p>Arriving in the United States from Hong Kong in 2019, Wong wasted\u200c no\u2062 time in making her mark. Just a year \u200dlater, \u2062San Francisco voters passed a measure that removed\u200d the citizenship requirement for\u2062 serving on city boards \u2064and advisory\u2063 bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Despite not being\u200b a citizen of the United States, Wong has now been appointed to \u2064the prestigious San Francisco Elections Commission. In a powerful victory speech delivered in Chinese, she expressed her gratitude and determination to use her position to \u200beducate and\u200d empower more immigrants about the voting \u200dprocess.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversy and \u2064Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>However, \u200bnot everyone is celebrating this historic appointment. California attorney Laura Powell voiced her concerns, criticizing the decision to appoint individuals, regardless of their \u200dimmigration status, to public office. She pointed out that the bill&#8217;s sponsor explicitly stated that it was intended to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-extends-free-healthcare-to-700000-illegal-immigrants-despite-record-budget-deficit\/\" title=\"Newsom expands healthcare coverage to 700,000 undocumented immigrants despite budget shortfall\">include undocumented immigrants<\/a>. Powell also \u200bexpressed her \u2064disappointment in the lack of opposition to \u200bthe bill, suggesting \u200dthat everyone shares \u2064some responsibility for its passage.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment has also ignited a firestorm on social media. One person remarked, &#8220;California has no rules, apparently,&#8221; while another \u200bsarcastically commented, &#8220;Fear \u200dnot&#8230;our elections \u2064are safe under citizens of \u200ccountries where\u200d they cannot \u200dvote,&#8221; referring to Wong&#8217;s Chinese nationality.<\/p>\n<p>Even the satire website Babylon Bee couldn&#8217;t \u200dresist weighing in on the controversy. Their latest\u2064 headline humorously proclaimed, &#8220;President Xi Appointed to Serve\u200d on San\u2064 Francisco Elections Commission.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063the debate rages on, \u200done \u200bthing is clear: Wong&#8217;s appointment has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-majority-of-americans-oppose-iran-prisoner-swap\/\" title=\"Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Iran Prisoner Exchange\">stirred strong emotions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-bachelor-star-responds-to-shows-racism-allegations\/\" title=\"\u2018The Bachelor\u2019 Star Responds To Show\u2019s Racism Allegations\">raised important questions<\/a> about the role of noncitizens in public office and\u200c the integrity of California&#8217;s electoral system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/chinese-immigrant-appointed-san-francisco-elections-commission\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Does appointing a noncitizen to a \u2063political\u2064 position compromise\u200c the integrity of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listen-elon-musk-presses-robinhood-ceo-about-gamestop-fiasco-restricted-trading\/\" title=\"LISTEN: Elon Musk Presses Robinhood CEO About GameStop Fiasco, Restricted Trading\">decision-making process<\/a> and potentially \u200bcreate conflicts of interest?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In 1990, Kelly Wong has worked tirelessly \u2062to \u200dadvocate for the rights and\u200b interests of the Asian \u200cAmerican community. With a background in civil rights\u200d activism and extensive experience in local politics, Wong was considered a \u2063strong candidate for\u200c this position. However, his lack of citizenship became a contentious point of discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of Wong&#8217;s appointment argue that it represents an important step towards a more inclusive and diverse democracy. They argue that noncitizens,\u200c who contribute economically, socially, and culturally to the fabric\u200c of our society, should have a say in the political processes that directly impact their lives. They believe that Wong, as a Chinese immigrant, has a unique perspective and \u2064understanding of the challenges faced by the immigrant population in San\u2064 Francisco, making him a valuable asset to the Elections Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, proponents point out that \u200ballowing noncitizens to participate \u2064in such positions aligns with the\u2063 city&#8217;s values of inclusivity\u200c and \u200cequality. San Francisco has long been\u200d a sanctuary city, providing protection and support to undocumented immigrants. By appointing Wong, the city demonstrates its commitment to upholding the rights and representation of all its residents, regardless of their citizenship status.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, critics argue that Wong&#8217;s appointment \u2064sets a dangerous precedent, undermining the importance and significance\u2064 of citizenship. They contend that by granting a noncitizen a position on the\u200c Elections Commission, the city is disregarding the fundamental principle that only citizens should have a say in political matters. They worry that this decision \u200bcould lead to \u200ba slippery\u200c slope, where noncitizens\u200d may eventually have the ability to vote \u200cin local elections.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, critics argue that Wong&#8217;s \u2064appointment could potentially compromise the integrity of the decision-making process. They believe that noncitizens \u200cmay have conflicting interests or prioritize the interests of their home \u200bcountries, which\u2064 could create\u2063 a conflict of interest when making decisions that affect\u2064 the local community. They argue that citizens have\u200d a deeper sense of loyalty and commitment to their country and its specific issues \u200band, therefore, are better positioned to represent the interests of the community as\u200d a whole.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment \u200balso opens up important conversations about the path to citizenship and \u2064the barriers faced by immigrants. While Wong has been a permanent resident for many years, he\u200c has been \u2064unable to secure his citizenship due to a variety of complex factors. Critics argue that rather than granting noncitizens political appointments, efforts should be focused on making the path to citizenship more accessible and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bappointment of Kelly\u2063 Wong to the San Francisco Elections Commission \u200dhas certainly\u2064 ignited a \u200dsignificant\u200d debate in both the city and state. This decision raises crucial questions about the meaning and significance of citizenship, the inclusion and representation of noncitizens, and \u2062the role of immigrants in shaping local\u2062 democracy. As San Francisco continues \u2063to be at the forefront of progressive policies\u200b and social\u200c change, it will be interesting to observe how this historic decision shapes the future \u200bof politics and representation in the\u200c city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese immigrant Kelly Wong, who arrived in the US in 2019, recently became the first noncitizen appointed to California&#8217;s San Francisco Elections Commission. However, this decision has faced backlash. In 2020, San Francisco voters eliminated the citizenship requirement for city board service, paving the way for Wong&#8217;s historic appointment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2182405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-526551572.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2182404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iStock-526551572.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2182404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}