Successful Pharmacist and community leader, Peter Koo, won last night in his race to replace John Liu on the City Council for Flushing, Queens' District 20. Here's an interesting take about the race from Asian-Pacific Americans for Progress...
...and this makes for Three major victories for Queens County's GOP. What a night...Peter Koo, as predicted won an upset victory over Democrat Yen Chou in the 20th City Council district. Dissatisfied Democratic voters as well as his very visible presence in the community were the keys to success. Koo will focus on reducing the high taxes on Flushing residents as well as stimulating business activity and tourism into New York's largest Asian-American neighborhood
It's probably important to note Peter Koo's life story (from his website)...
Peter immigrated to America from Hong Kong in 1971. He worked minimum wage jobs at Kentucky Fried Chicken and Dunkin Donuts to put himself through the University of New Mexico - College of Pharmacy, where he earned a Bachelors of Science. After his degree, he practiced hospital pharmacy in hospitals in New Mexico and Texas. After working in local hospitals, including Booth Memorial, Peter opened his first Starside Pharmacy in 1991 using innovative business practices to better serve customers. Starside Pharmacy has grown steadily and expanded to five busy locations throughout Queens.
Looks like not only has the American Dream for Peter Koo has come true, but immigrants and the most vulnerable have someone that can sympathize with their plight. I expect great things.
Keys to Victory
- After an angry and divisive Democratic Primary, most voters became disillusioned with the Democratic candidates
- Peter Koo is a much higher profile community leader than his opponent
- Key Democratic defections of Korean and Jewish community leaders drew votes towards Peter Koo
- Overwhelming support from fellow business owners in Flushing
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written by Daniel Peterson , November 05, 2009
The Republican Party has an image that it is not the inclusive party. However, when it comes to issues that matter to immigrant communities and small business owners, one would think the GOP should be the safer home.
Here's hoping that Councilman Koo will work in bringing an improved image of the Republican Party and voter registration numbers increase.
written by neversleep , November 06, 2009
The GOP's image is not entirely of its own making, though they certainly supply grist by the cartload.
Now that a Republican is actually in power, I expect to see Republican Clubs springing up and burgeoning in that nabe.
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