The Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus announced its selection of Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) to lead the Caucus, effective today. In 2012, history was made when Bonta became the first and only Filipino American ever elected to the California State Legislature in the state’s 165-year history.  His selection as API Caucus Chair is another historic first.

Bonta issued the following statement today, which marks the first day of his chairmanship:

Sacramento, CA - The Members of the Joint Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Legislative Caucus have released the following statements in recognition of the Lunar New Year beginning on February 8, 2016.