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Democrat Leland Y. Yee, PhD, is an educator, child psychologist, husband
and father of four who has dedicated his career to strengthening our schools
and colleges, protecting our families, and working creatively to improve the
quality of life in our communities.
Meet Leland Yee – teacher, educator, child psychologist
Born in China, Leland emigrated to America at age 3. Raised in a working
immigrant family, educated in San Francisco public schools, Leland went on to
earn his PhD in Child Psychology and began working in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Leland and his wife Maxine raised four children and educated them in public
schools. Concerned that all children receive a quality education, Leland
campaigned for school reform as a candidate for the San Francisco Board of
Education.
Elected in 1988, Leland served as President of the San Francisco School
Board. He successfully championed for smaller classrooms, higher quality
textbooks, and strict fiscal responsibility to ensure that all tax dollars
were used appropriately.
An Independent Leader
In 1996, based on his record as an advocate for children and families, Leland
was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. His strong sense of fiscal
responsibility soon earned him appointment as Chair of the Budget Committee, where
he attacked waste while adding 400 new police officers and vital services for
families.
On the Board, Leland worked hard to protect parks, neighborhoods and open space,
championed family day care for working parents and passed landmark legislation
giving citizens oversight over government bonds and spending.
Making Our Voices Heard
In 2002, Leland was elected as the first Chinese American Assemblymember in
the history of San Francisco. In Sacramento, Leland has continued to fight for
our priorities including quality schools, affordable health care, environmental
protection and civil rights. He has passed landmark legislation protecting children
from sexual predators and prohibiting the sales of ultra-violent video games to
minors.
The first Asian American to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore, Leland has been a
powerful voice for underserved communities. He has earned 100% ratings from the
Sierra Club, the California Congress of Seniors and the Children’s Advocacy
Institute. He has worked tirelessly to ensure that all Californians have equal
rights and that state services are guaranteed to all, no matter what language we
speak.
Leadership for California’s Future
Today, as a candidate for State Senate, Leland Yee has the strongest record
of accomplishment on the issues that matter most. His candidacy is endorsed by
the California Nurses Association and California’s new generation of leaders
including State Senator Carole Migden, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,
and San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris.
For information about how you can get involved in Leland’s campaign,
please email info@lelandyee.com or call
(650) 991-8968.
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