Colorado Asian Americans running for city councils
ADAM FUNG
BECKY HOGAN
ADAM FUNG is running for Aurora City Council At Large in the 2021 election on November 2, 2021. Fung’s parents immigrated from China to the US seeking opportunity, eventually beginning a successful small business. Through their journey, he discovered that diversity builds stronger and healthier communities, especially in Aurora. As he realized that natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires were on the rise, he enlisted in the Colorado National Guard. In the fall of 2020, he was activated to provide support against the record forest fires that struck in the midst of the pandemic. He enjoys volunteering for his community, especially at soup kitchens and food drives. He will be a tireless advocate for an inclusive city that properly values its immigrant neighbors. To learn more about his campaign, visit fungforaurora.com. BECKY HOGAN is running for Aurora City Council At Large in the 2021 election on November 2, 2021. As an an orphan, Hogan immigrated to the US from Korea when she was an infant. She became naturalized at the age of four. She is proud to be an Auroran and am grateful for the opportunity to serve her city. She active volunteers in the community and serves as Chair of the Korean Committee-Aurora Sister Cities International and Planning Commissioner for the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission. She is also an accredited Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). She owned and managed a small business in Aurora (Edge Consulting Services) providing site due diligence, project development, economic development and strategic planning services for over a decade. Hogan was married to former Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, who passed away unexpectedly in 2018 while holding that office. To learn more about her campaign, visit hoganforoneaurora.com.
KATE MIYA
KATE MIYA is running for Thornton City Council’s Ward 3 in the 2021 election on November 2, 2021. Kate Miya grew up in Thornton where her grandparents rooted the family in 1978. She was educated in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District, including her student teaching. She graduated with a degree in English an an emphasis in secondary education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2009. Over the years, Miya has taught 7th-12th grade English/Language Arts and formed incredibly strong bonds with her students. She believes that every student has the ability to contribute to their communities in a meaningful way while finding fulfillment in their individual lives. As a City Councilmember, she will give her signature attention to detail, thoroughness, and dedication to the citizens of Thornton, especially towards issues like safety and responsible growth of the city. To learn more about her campaign, visit kateforthornton.com.
JEEVA SENTHILNATHAN
JEEVA SENTHILNATHAN ran for Parker Town Council’s on April 2, 2021 to fill two vacancies. Joshua Rivero and Anne Barrington won the special election. As one of the the youngest Coloradans to ever serve as legislative staff in the State Capitol, Senthilnathan learned the value of sound and thorough policy. As a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, she knows what it means to care about the people in her community. She is currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and computer science from the Colorado School of Mines. Senthilnathan was recently nominated for the UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Diana Award and the United Nations’ 2021 Global Teen Leader Award. She’s also won awards for her scientific research on mental health in schools, where she used electroencephalography (EEG) waves monitoring behavioral and educational factors to conduct groundbreaking research on childhood trauma in teenagers. To learn more about her campaign and plans for the future, visit jeeva4parker.com. On Scene | Asian Avenue Magazine
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