Dear friends,
I believe it is time to elect a candidate who has the perspective and experience to restore faith in our system of justice in Henrico County. We need someone who is accountable to the courts, the Constitutions of Virginia and the United States, our law enforcement partners and most importantly, the citizens we serve. I do not come from a privileged background and have worked tirelessly over my career to answer the call of leadership.
My mother, 2 sisters and I, came to the United States in April of 1975 as Vietnam fell to communist control. While thousands perished in the open seas fleeing a horrible government, we were so blessed and fortunate to be part of the few who could evacuate by plane. After having lived in a refugee camp for several months, we were again grateful to be sponsored by caring church goers and relocated to our first home in Henrico County, Virginia. We waited for what seemed like an eternity, but again were blessed with becoming citizens of this great nation in 1985. We were granted a gift that so many others yearn for.
Growing up in an immigrant family in a new land and learning a new culture was no easy task. My parents worked 2 minimum wage jobs a piece to provide for a family of 5. Neither understood English and relied heavily upon myself and my sisters to take our lessons from ESL class home to them. Times were still lean in our household. My parents emphasized that education was the vehicle out of poverty.
