JOHN CHIANG
Chairman, State Board of Equalization 4th District, California State Controller-Elect
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1. How do we get more Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) to become more civically and politically involved?
Build greater individual connections
2. What is your dream job?
I have it
3. What was your childhood ambition?
To be a civil rights attorney, shortstop for New York Yankees, and a priest
4. What is the biggest challenge facing APAs in politics today?
We have no political infrastructure
5. What one law would you change if you could?
I want to see universal healthcare
6. What was your first job?
Sold subscriptions to the Pennysaver
7. What one question would you most like to have answered?
Where is God?
8. What is your favorite word/sound?
Heal/laughter
9. What was the last book you read?
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
10. Who/what inspires you?
My parents
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