{"id":11200,"date":"2024-02-20T12:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=11200"},"modified":"2024-02-20T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:42:05","slug":"san-francisco-has-appointed-a-noncitizen-to-its-election-commission-and-its-asking-for-trouble","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/san-francisco-has-appointed-a-noncitizen-to-its-election-commission-and-its-asking-for-trouble\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Has Appointed a Noncitizen To Its Election Commission, And It\u2019s Asking For Trouble"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11200\" class=\"elementor elementor-11200\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0148e54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0148e54\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-de7cb8e\" data-id=\"de7cb8e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d27450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d27450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-francisco-appoints-first-non.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11205\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-francisco-appoints-first-non.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-francisco-appoints-first-non-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-francisco-appoints-first-non-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/san-francisco-appoints-first-non-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66a64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e66a64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">San Francisco Has Appointed a Noncitizen To Its Election Commission, And It\u2019s Asking For Trouble<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fac8b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fac8b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><strong>Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts doesn\u2019t think this is a good idea \u2013 especially with the ongoing migrant crisis.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">As much as San Francisco may have stumbled over the past year when it comes to losing tenants and gaining more criminals, their latest decision is asking for trouble.<\/p><p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-francisco-appoints-first-noncitizen-to-election-commission-5589635?utm_source=RTNews&amp;src_src=RTNews&amp;utm_campaign=rtbreaking-2024-02-18-1&amp;src_cmp=rtbreaking-2024-02-18-1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;est=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa%2Bc5Zwos2tHN77oPsmJMDqdu2A0NKCROObLpl%2FzEgrYS5TF5BjLm\">Per The Epoch Times,<\/a>\u00a0the San Francisco Elections Commission has just signed on someone who isn\u2019t a United States citizen to serve as an official. This is\u00a0<em>in spite of the fact<\/em>\u00a0that they currently can\u2019t vote.<\/p><p class=\"\">Officer Kelly Wong was sworn in last week. She is an immigrant rights advocate who is a native of Hong Kong and came into the U.S. back in 2019 based on graduate studies.<\/p><p class=\"\">\u201cThis appointment is a milestone for all immigrant and marginalized communities throughout SF,\u201d Ms. Wong\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7164082292557111296\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrote<\/a>\u00a0in a LinkedIn post on Feb. 15. \u201cRepresentation matters: thousands of immigrants living in the city hold stakes in politics and there\u2019s no better way to have us be represented than to serve in leadership positions. I am deeply committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of immigration status, has a seat at the table in shaping the future of our city.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"\">However, such a move could create trouble for a city that continues to see its fair share of it. Not to mention the fact that the hiring comes at the same time as the worst migrant crisis in recent memory.<\/p><p class=\"\">Joining us now to discuss this further is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts is President, Founder and CEO of InVest USA, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. His expertise in all things law and order make him the perfect person for this interview. Welcome, Mr. Letts.<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">Was the city\u2019s immigrant rights commissioner, Sarah Souza, wrong for changing the law that now allows non-citizens to serve on local commissions?<\/li><li class=\"\">What is the big problem here when it comes to what\u2019s happening with the migrant crisis in the United States?<\/li><li class=\"\">Not to mention that there has to be concern that she\u2019s on an Election Commission while also not being able to vote.<\/li><li class=\"\">Will things get worse in San Francisco before it gets better? It\u2019s already lost a number of businesses and residents.<\/li><li class=\"\">If you were in charge of such a Commission, who would you go with in terms of an \u201cideal choice\u201d for the role?<\/li><li class=\"\">You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li class=\"\">Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers.<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the official Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about my new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong><em>About Michael Letts\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Officer Letts has been a frequent guest on Fox Business News, NewsMax TV, One America News and hundreds of radio programs. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\">official website here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Francisco Has Appointed a Noncitizen To Its Election Commission, And It\u2019s Asking For Trouble Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts doesn\u2019t think this is a good idea \u2013 especially with the ongoing migrant crisis. 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