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Commission on API Community Development
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development advises the Mayor and advocates for the interests of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in the District.
The Commission consists of at least 15 members appointed by the Mayor. Commissioners must be DC residents. They reflect the demographic, geographic, and ethnic diversity of the API community. A chairperson is appointed by the Mayor. If needed, the Mayor may appoint other government representatives to the Commission. Click here to access the Commission by-laws*.
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development duties include:
- Advising and assisting with the development of mechanisms and structures in the government to respond to the community's needs,
- Advising on government policies and programs,
- Serving as a liaison to private organizations in the community,
- Promoting public awareness of government programs, and
- Issuing an annual report on APIs to the Mayor.
- David Chung, Ward 2 (Chair)
- Tejpal Singh Chawla, Ward 2
- Wylie Chen, Ward 5
- Dhaval Patel, Ward 2
- Ting Ang, Ward 2
- John Tinpe, Ward 2
- Martha Watanabe, Ward 6
- Matt Finucane, Ward 3
- Richard Chiang, Ward 2
Contact Information:
Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development
Government of the District of Columbia
441 4th Street NW, Suite 721N
Washington, DC 20001
Meetings:
(Commission meets regularly on the 4th Wednesday of the Month)
2009
March 25, 2009: Rescheduled for April 1
April 1, 2009: Commission reviewed nominations for Mayor's Community Service Award
** subject to change
All meetings are at 6:30 pm at 441 4th Street, Suite 721 North, Washington, DC. Email the Commission at dc.apia@gmail.com
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