RNC Appoints Fung to Asian Pacific American Advisory Council

The Republican National Committee on Monday appointed Cranston Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Allan W. Fung to their Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.

"I would like to thank Chairman Reince Priebus for his leadership and commitment to bringing Asian Pacific Americans into the political process; this is a great step in that direction," Fung said. 

Fung, the son of Chinese immigrants, said the RNC is taking a "step in the right direction" by bringing more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into the Republican Party, noting the 2012 Census showed they are the fastest growing race or ethnic group in the United States.

"In order to win [their] votes, we cannot just come into each community three months before an election. True grassroots engagement takes time and energy. This is exactly what I have been doing in Cranston for over a decade," Fung said. "The RNC is investing resources to ensure there is true engagement in the Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander communities throughout the United States."

As a RNC APA member, Fung, the American  said he looks forward to being a resource for the RNC's engagement efforts and to "help Republicans win."

Fung thanked RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and said through his efforts, the party is now focused on three key areas: focusing on all 50 states, investing in a long-lasting political infrastructure and making a commitment to engage minority communities."

"Along with the technological systems they are putting in place, the RNC is making leaps and bounds to lead the next generation," Fung said. "I know the efforts and strategy to engage communities have come a long way, true grassroots engagement will take continuing effort and time. For far too long, Republicans have ignored blue states and the urban core to the point where minorities felt less welcome within the party. I am gratified to see an emphasis being made on urban areas."