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Kenneth Mejia celebrates his lead in the race for LA City Controller during the June 7 primary election. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Mejia/Facebook

If elected, Mejia would become the first Filipino elected official in the city of LA

FOLLOWING the 2022 primary election, Kenneth Mejia, the ambitious grassroots candidate for Los Angeles city controller, advanced to the November runoff against Councilmember Paul Koretz, making him one step closer to becoming the first Filipino elected official in the city of LA’s history.

Mejia, 31, is a certified public accountant (CPA) with 11 years of experience in accounting and auditing, which he says will give him a technical edge to becoming controller, which, essentially, is a city’s top auditor.

In an email sent to the Asian Journal, Mejia — who had been leading among the field of candidates — expressed excitement and pride over making it to the general election, praising his campaign team and supporters.

“This is a testament that young and diverse campaigns powered by the people can win big elections when you focus on the issues and exemplify how the position you’re running for can help address those issues,” Mejia told the Asian Journal.

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