Asian political action committee launched in Rockland, NY

New York: Property taxes in Rockland County will not be raised next year, said County Executive Ed Day, a Republican who is running for reelection.

Speaking at a meeting organized by the relaunched Asian Americans of Rockland Political Action Committee (Amor), he described property tax as a major issue for people of the county, and vowed to do everything possible to reduce it. He also listed various achievements that he said had improved the quality of life in the county under his watch in the last eight years.

Amor, which was first launched 26 years ago, has not been active for some time. It was relaunched, dubbed Amor 2.0, because local leaders concluded that such a political action committee was important in a county with a large Asian population.

Relaunched by activist Tom Ninan and other community leaders, it will support electoral candidates of both parties who support causes important to the Asian community. It aims to vote en bloc to influence elections.

A committee was set up with Tom Ninan, Innocent Ulahanan, Roy Chengannoor and Paul Karukappallil. It is to be expanded with members from diverse groups soon.

Justin Sweet, who is running for county clerk, also attended the event.

Ninan said the PAC will be holding a Christmas event, one that he expects will draw many participants.