EMILYs List Congratulates Farrah Khan on Her Election As Irvine Mayor

For Immediate Release
November 5, 2020

EMILYs List Congratulates Farrah Khan on Her Election As Irvine Mayor 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Farrah Khan on being elected Irvine mayor. Mayor-elect Khan is the first woman of color to serve as mayor of Irvine. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“Farrah Khan is a dedicated public servant and her historic victory today is a victory for Irvine’s women and working families. A former Irvine City councilmember, PTA president, and community services commissioner, Farrah has worked tirelessly to tackle the city’s most challenging and pressing issues by finding solutions that create greater opportunity for every resident. As mayor, she will continue her work to address Irvine’s housing crisis and make her city a leader in the fight against climate change. Farrah has always put forth a clear vision for progress, and EMILYs List looks forward to her groundbreaking leadership as the first woman of color to serve as the mayor of Irvine.” 

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