David Kim
| David Kim | |
|---|---|
.jpg) David Kim People's Stimulus (cropped).jpg David Kim at the "People's Stimulus Rally" in July 2020 | |
| Born | David Yung Ho Kim April 27, 1984 Sierra Vista, AZ |
| 🏫 Education | University of California, Berkeley (B.A.) Yeshiva University (J.D.) |
| 💼 Occupation | Politician, immigration lawyer, community activist |
| Known for | Advocacy for a universal basic income |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| Movement | Humanity Forward |
| 🌐 Website | https://davidkim2020.com |
David Yung Ho Kim[1][2] (born April 27, 1984)[3][4] is an American lawyer, community activist, and politician. In the 2020 election, Kim is a candidate for U.S. Representative serving California's 34th congressional district, which covers Downtown Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Koreatown and Chinatown.[5] Kim was an elected member of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council.[6]
Kim will face off against the incumbent Democratic Congressman, Jimmy Gomez, in the general election on November 3, 2020.[7] If elected, Kim will be the first Asian American to represent California's 34th district.[8]
Early life and education[edit]
David Kim was born to Korean immigrant parents in Sierra Vista, Arizona.[9] After growing up in Los Angeles, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in History.[10] Kim went on to earn his J.D. from Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law in New York City.[11]
Law career[edit]
Upon graduation from Yeshiva University, Kim started working for Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a law clerk assisting with corruption case investigation.[11] After a year, he quit his job to focus on labor and environmental law litigation. Kim started his own law practice in Los Angeles with the noted intent of paying off his student loan debt.[12] Kim also works as an immigration attorney, serving clients in the Los Angeles area with their immigration claims; Kim supports the abolition of ICE.[13]
Politics[edit]
Kim has been active in Los Angeles' political scene for the past few years.[when?] He joined the congressional campaign team of Kenneth Mejia in 2018, which was unsuccessful.[2][14] Kim was elected to the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council in 2019.[6]
2020 U.S. House of Representatives campaign[edit]
In 2019, Kim announced a run for the United States House of Representatives to represent California's 34th congressional district.[citation needed] Kim's platform, which he has described as being based on "community-first" values, includes a universal basic income, affordable housing, Medicare for All, and comprehensive immigration reform. Kim rejects corporate campaign contributions, comparing this campaign finance policy to the campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.[15] After finishing off as one of the top two candidates in the primary, his candidacy was advanced to the general election, which will take place on November 3, 2020.
David Kim's campaign has received endorsements from individuals including Democratic presidential candidates Andrew Yang and Marianne Williamson, and organizations like Our Revolution LA and Sunrise Movement.[16] In August, Kim's campaign released an anti-poverty platform called "A Floor to Stand On".[17]
References[edit]
- ↑ Kim, David (2019-09-11). "VoyageLA's Article Intro on David Kim, and His Run for Congress". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stack, Liam (2018-08-01). "Green Party, Eyeing the 2020 Presidential Race, Prepares for the Midterms (Published 2018)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ↑ "David Kim". Elect 535. 435 Labs, Inc. Retrieved 2020-10-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Birthday Greeting for David Kim 🎉 (YouTube video). David Kim 2020 Campaign. 2020-04-27.
- ↑ "David Kim (California)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Monday, July 1, 2019 – 7:00pm Health Committee Meeting Minutes" (PDF). MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council. 2019-07-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ H, Audrey. "About David". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ "Random Man Runs for President: Andrew Yang and the Media". Asian American Policy Review. 2020-08-02. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ Vickery, Martha (2020-10-08). "Kim for Koreatown". Korean Quarterly. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ↑ Schweber, Nikolai (2020-09-11). "COVID-19 and the Future of UBI: Interview with David Kim". Berkeley Political Review. Retrieved 2020-10-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 "What is the Political Case for Universal Basic Income?". Los Angeles World Affairs Council. 2020-06-01. Retrieved 2020-10-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ H, Audrey. "About David". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ "David Kim". Asian America Podcast. 263. Retrieved 2020-10-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "AAPI Run: David Kim, Candidate for Congress, CA-34". Reappropriate. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ↑ H, Audrey. "Issues". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ Nguyen, Khoa. "Endorsements". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ↑ H, Audrey. "A Floor to Stand On". David Kim For Congress. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
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