Wilma Chan Remembered

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan was killed last Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle in her hometown of Alameda.

Chan, 72, represented District 3, which included parts of San Leandro and San Lorenzo, was the first Asian American to serve as a Supervisor starting in 1994. She served 10 years as a Supervisor. She was also the first Asian American to serve as State Assembly majority leader in 2002. 

In his weekly message, Supervisor Nate Miley (District 4) said he had, "deep admiration and respect," for Chan.

"She was a fierce advocate for those who many times had no voice, an accomplished and beloved elected official, and a tireless visionary in shaping policy in our County and paving the way for many Asian American and Pacific Islander electeds to follow in her footsteps," Miley said.

"It is no exaggeration to say we have lost a legend and will grieve this loss for some time to come. May her name always be synonymous with fearless progress and the power of one."