The San Francisco Elections Commission has, for what is believed to be the first time in history, appointed someone who is not a U.S. citizen—who isn’t legally allowed to vote—to serve as an official.
The officer, Kelly Wong, was sworn in on Feb. 14, according to local news outlet KQED. It reported that Ms. Wong, an immigrant rights advocate, is a native of Hong Kong who arrived in the United States in 2019 for graduate studies.
She was sworn in by Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin during a ceremony at San Francisco City Hall after winning unanimous support from the board. She delivered her victory speech in Chinese.
This is Kelly Wong.
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 19, 2024
She is not an American citizen. She cannot legally vote in this country.
She is now on the San Francisco Elections Commission.
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