Meet Allan Fung: (R) Candidate for Rhode Island Governor
by ABC6 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis
Republican Allan Fung wants to be
After serving four years on the City Council – and six year as Mayor – he wants to share his city’s success.
“We’ve created an atmosphere where the employers are thriving, there are over a thousand new jobs in my first couple of terms. There’s no reason why this shouldn’t be happening on a statewide level, in cities and towns across this state…”
“Bottom line is, I want to make
Like the other candidates,
He wants 200 million dollars in various tax cuts, to try to simulate the economy.
“When our sales tax is high compared to our neighbors of
ABC6 Chief Political Reporter mark Curtis, “Here’s some more profile information on Allan Fung. He’s a graduate of
On social issues, Fung calls himself a Second Amendment rights supporter, and does not favor any new bans on firearms.
“Where we have to focus those issues, are on criminals and those with mental health issues,” said Fung.
As for legal marijuana to shore up
“Let’s take a wait and see approach, to see what happens in Colorado, but marijuana is not something that should be just played with as a revenue opportunity, particularly because of the deep impact it could have on our youth,” said Fung.
Fung says he’s prepared long and hard to be governor, first working at his parent’s Chinese restaurant in
“To working in a Fortune 100 Company like MetLife and, to having legislative experience during my two–terms on the City Council, to three–terms running the third largest city. I have that unique blend of experience.”
If Allan Fung is elected, he’d only be the second Chinese-American in the nation to be elected Governor, after Gary Locke in
