Yow is currently the policy manager for IGNITE, a national nonprofit working to elect more women to positions of power, according to city officials. I talk to everyone, and I learn new things almost every day. Ive walked in other cities and people would not answer the door. 810 following. Given that there is no limit to her potential, is she the sort who might think of running for higher office further down the line? "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. A daughter of immigrants, one a Vietnamese refugee and the other a Malaysian immigrant, Yows family first moved to Eastvale in 2011 where she was elected to the city council 7 years later, reported CBS Los Angeles. When asked from where she drew her inspiration, Yow's answer was telling. In the end, it all came down to two things teaching and politics. I have fond memories of travelling across the country with my family and going jungle trekking and camping with Girl Guides and Scouts while in Malaysia.". Trust me, Ive thought about it. Paid for by Jocelyn Yow for Eastvale City Council 2022, FPPC ID # 1406608. Jocelyn Yow ialah seorang ahli politik Amerika Syarikat kelahiran Malaysia. Mom to Kayden, Current Councilmember/Former Mayor @cityofeastvale. Sign up for our newsletter and get a curated list of the top trending stories every day. Added a center line on Cedar Creek Road to reduce speeding within our neighborhoods. Yow obtained her masters degree from Harvard Extension; her bachelor degree from the University of California, Berkeley; and her associates degree from Norco College. Most of the residents here commute for at least half an hour. Jocelyn obtained her master's degree in government from Harvard Extension; bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her associate's degree from Norco College. I didnt know them at all! Being a new mom further fuels my passion to serve my community. Like he would somehow be more attractive, if only he didn't have the unfortunate characteristic of being Asian.. It's an overwhelming time given that she is juggling looking after her young son, studying for her Masters and her political career. Secured $50 million for our own library, to be built on Hamner Ave & Limonite Ave. 85% of the restaurants in our city belong to fast food chains! It's great that we have all these channels like social media, the internet, but a lot of times we forgot that we should just talk to people regardless of your party. When I campaign, it doesn't matter if someone is a Republican, or Democrat, or independent, or a no party practice. In this interview, she talks about the importance of local politics and her dream for a library. 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. 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. "Local government makes decision that affect . Before I give a speech, I love going to the bathroom. But regardless of what I told him, it was always the same theme, I wanted to help people. Also, foreign countries look at merit, while Malaysia looks at cronies," said the Muar MP. Editor's Choice: You Can Take A Gondola Ride Through A Christmas Fairytale In California (PHOTOS). A daily dose of Asian America's essential stories - in under 5 minutes, 2022 NextShark, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms & Conditions. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, her family emphasizes the importance of giving back and community service. Maybe even do a quick one-minute rehearsal of my bullet points, and once Im out of the bathroom, Im ready to go. Call or Text Me: (951) 878-0876. She is committed to advancing gender equity and to close the gender gap in politics. Re-Elect Jocelyn Yow for Eastvale City Council 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; I am glad to see that Malaysia is making progress by offering a more comprehensive maternity leave policy. Eastvale itself is a relatively new city, having only been formally incorporated in 2010. Break the ballot. Legislative Advocacy Director. 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. Copyright 2023 IGNITE National. But there are no other cities like Eastvale. Growing up, my dad asked us every year, What do you want to do? There was a time when I said doctor. I have fond memories of that library because that's where my brother and I used to hang out all the time. She quickly enrolled at Norco College and became the youn gest serving Student Body President. Theres no one on the ballot like us. "It was amazing to see my family at city hall when I became mayor. From an early age, public service has been part of Jocelyn Yows life and a source of growth and inspiration. 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. 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. You can reach her atjocelyn@ignitenational.org. In fact, I set up a little library, a community library with a bookshelf right in front of the house, and people love it. First published on December 10, 2020 / 10:33 AM. Yow has glittering credentials. "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. Sheis the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee & a Malaysian immigrant, who brought their family to the Eastvale area in 2011. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, her family emphasizes the importance of giving back and community service. Then also politics because at the end of the day, I know it sounds clich, but if were not at the table, we will be on the menu. "Local government makes decisions that affect our daily lives and is where we can directly see democracy in action.". Ive been proud to call Eastvale my home ever since my family moved here over a decade ago. We just need more millennials in office. " Hi Jocelyn, we are residents in Eastvale. It's been a remarkably rapid rise, but Yow has been determined to keep her feet on the ground. That's what makes Eastvale such a great city. Eastvale Councilwoman Jocelyn Yow was officially sworn in this week as the mayor of Eastvale in Riverside County - the youngest woman of color to ever serve . She served as mayor pro tem before being officially welcomed into her position this week. We currently do not have Asian Democratic women serving in the State Legislature, not the State Senate, nor State Assembly. 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. We have achieved a lot in the past four years, and I could not have done it without your support. We still do not have a library. She won her election for Eastvale City Council in Riverside County with a 40 point margin at the age of 23, and she went on to be the first woman of color serving on the city council. During my time on council, I am very proud to share that we were able to make the streets safer for our residents and our kids who take Citrus Street to school and work every day. What do you say to people who think youre too young to run? You can reach her at. I feel very blessed to have people and colleagues who believed in me and gave me the chance," she said. In recognition of her community service, she has also received the Rising Star Award from the California Democratic Party, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus. I want a library so badly. 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. "Mayor Yow is a shining example of what can happen when women especially women of color are provided opportunities to run and win political office," said Lindsey Nitta, executive director of California Women Lead, a nonprofit that advocates for women's representation in government. I've taught at elementary schools and community colleges, and yes, I am teaching. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. How do you stay informed not just nationally, with the craziness of our politics, but in your area, keep up with the issues keep up with what you care about? Let's Talk! 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. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Theres a lot of things. Paid for by Jocelyn Yow for Eastvale City Council 2022, FPPC ID # 1406608. It doesnt matter how old they are, it doesn't matter what their gender is, what is their party is, I talk to them. Yow's father travelled to the US for his studies in the 1980s and met her mother, who was the child of Vietnamese refugees. You have to be prepared because you never know what's going to come up. She is an alumnus of Norco College, where she was student body president and the University of California, Berkeley. Class of 2014. 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. Call or Text . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In addition to serving as the mayor of Eastvale, she is the policy manager for IGNITE National. I was first elected to Eastvale City Council in 2018. Yow was elected to the Eastvale City Council . Initially, I thought of turning down the opportunity as I wanted to focus on my baby and my family instead," Yow said. We are a city on the rise, and the city has an opportunity to grow and provide more for its residents. Designated specific portions of the city for senior housing. Being a new mom to a six-month-old further fuels my passion to serve my community," Yow said. First thing: library! Jocelyn obtained her master's degree in government from Harvard Extension; bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her associate's degree from Norco College. However, in more peaceful times, Yow would love to get back to nature trips and travel in general. 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. Ryan Friedrichs, formerly Detroit's chief development officer, was accused of abusing his authority, according to the Detroit Free Press. Teaching is something that I'm still pursuing, I'm working on my masters right now. "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. [1][2][3], Yow dilahirkan kepada bapanya berwarganegara Malaysia yang berhijrah ke A.S. pada 1980-an untuk sambung belajar dan ibunya seorang pelarian warga Vietnam. Call or Text Me: (951) 878-0876 The city of Eastvale is mostly people of color. Local government makes decision that affect our daily lives and is where we can directly see democracy in action, she said. 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. "Because of wartime, they did not have the luxury to keep in touch with all the family members. The family of Elliot Blair says they will be conducting their own independent investigation because of the "insufficiency" of the official investigation. Funded the building of our own police station on Hamner Ave and Limonite Ave. / KCAL News. Yow, however, declined to comment when asked for her opinion of Malaysia's current political scene. If I could, I would travel to all of the national parks here in the US. Thats what social media cant provide you with, especially with how the social media algorithms work, you're just interacting with people with similar thoughts as you. I used to commute to work two hours away, so four hours back and forth. But there is something poetic and heartwarming to know people are learning about my story there. Facebook gives people the power to. December 10, 2020 / 10:33 AM On my husband, it just makes him hot, you know, despite his race/ethnicity and all. If I could get everyone to agree on it, and prioritize that, and reallocate the budget, I would absolutely want a library. To give you an idea, on July 4, I went out and just walked around the neighborhood on my way for a run. From an early age, public service has been part of Jocelyn Yow's life and a source of growth and inspiration. It is hard not to want to deep dive into all the things I see wrong in politics. Yet no one is talking about it! 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. Let's Talk! She admits to being surprised that her achievement has become big news in Malaysia. And it's a great way to learn things about your city, about your state, and your country. Many people might not know this, but despite our large and loyal following which we are immensely grateful for, NextShark is still a small bootstrapped startup that runs on no outside funding or loans. A lot of it is through reading the news and then social media. Yow plans on installing the towns first library. "I hope that after Covid-19 we can take a trip together. The 25-year-old grew up in a working-class immigrant family that settled in Eastvale in 2011. I want a library. Pada tahun 2018, Yow berkhidmat sebagai Ahli Majlis Bandar Eastvale, California, seterusnya pada 2019, menyandang jawatan sebagai datuk bandar sementara. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. And I have yet to find any other city like it. Coachella City Council Member (vote two) Josephine Gonzalez. Beliau berkata mengenai pelantikannya: "Saya bangga dan bersyukur dengan peluang untuk berkhidmat sebagai Datuk Bandar Eastvale. I appreciate the diversity and unique culture in Malaysia. jocelynyow.com. I always tell people, even if you're thinking of running but you're not sure when, not sure for what, not sure how, start getting out there. It's not a one day wake up and think I'm going to run. You basically read my mind! 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[1] [2] [3] Biografi [ sunting | sunting sumber] You don't want you to miss an opportunity just because you werent prepared. "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. Its funny. Increased the city revenues by over >100% in the past four years without raising our sales tax. The city is great. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Tanggungjawab sebagai seorang ibu kepada bayi berusia enam bulan turut membakar semangat saya untuk berkhidmat pada masyarakat".[5]. Start being active in your community. Well, I suck at science, so I couldn't be a doctor. Yow with her son, Kayden. I took the chance and ran for the seat without thinking. 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. The residents, the neighbors. I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent you on Eastvale City Council. I did not expect to run for office (city council) at the age of 23. [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. "I spent 15 years in Alor Setar, Kedah and I consider Alor Setar my hometown. Maybe there is some truth to this. Don't just vote down the ballot. "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. In addition to serving as the mayor of her city, Jocelyn is also the Legislative Advocacy Director at IGNITE National. Serving on the Eastvale City Council allows me to advocate for this city and provide it with the tools to create a strong family-oriented community., Emerge California Hamner Avenue Bridge Widening Project and expansion in partnership with the city of Norco and RCTC. The council voted to increase the number of Sheriff and SET Deputies in our city. Narcity Media Inc. She's the youngest woman of color to ever become mayor in California. I was inspired by them and the work they are doing - they are getting involved at such a young age! Thank you to my colleagues for the unanimous votes. And I love that. 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. Analysts predict his next moves, Permatang Pauh MP apologises over racist remarks posted online, blames it on admin, Creepy CNY mannequin removed from KL shopping mall after spooking shoppers and amusing online users, Jay Chou fans who attended his Singaporeconcerts complainof being shortchanged after seeing his performance in Malaysia (VIDEO). At the end of the day, I tell people to use humor and then back it up with facts. I had other plans in mind, but the incumbent had decided not to run for reelection. At least for me, I thought it was something you wait to do until your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Jocelyn Yow, 23, is running for Eastvale City Council. Growing up in a working-class immigrant family, her family emphasizes the importance of giving back and community service. Its because theres no one like us out there. 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