FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 2, 2014
CONTACT: Alex Roth, 619-228-3253San Diego — Prominent community leader Sally Wong-Avery reiterated her endorsement of Scott Peters for re-election today, saying this of Peters:“He’s a people person, he cares he listens and he does something about it. If he can continue in his capacity, then he will be great for our community.”Wong-Avery, president of the Chinese Bilingual Preschool and the Chinese Service Center, also endorsed Peters in the CA-52 district primary. “I’m truly honored to have Sally’s endorsement,” Peters said. “She’s a remarkable success story and a person who is universally admired and respected in San Diego’s Chinese-American community. She’s been in our corner for quite awhile, which means a lot.”Last month the Peters campaign held an “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Scott” event to unveil a long list of community leaders supporter Peters for re-election.The list includes, among others: — Dr. Allen Chan, a Republican, owner of Jasmine Seafood restaurant and co-founder of the Asian Pacific American Coalition – Community leader Lani Lutar, former executive director of the San Diego Taxpayers Association – Community activist Judi Ki – City Council President Todd Gloria – State Controller John Chiang, – Bennett Peji, president of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego – Ping Wang, owner of Pangea Bakery Café and Ansir Innovation Center – U.S. Reps. Mike Honda, Judy Chu, Grace Meng, Mark Takano, Ted Lieu