He is the first Asian-American elected to city-wide office.
"My election says that anybody can do it here," /*John Liu*/ said.
Community leaders agree. Liu's success serves as a model for others.
"It means so much to us, especially younger generations," said Terence Parker of the Flushing Political Coalition.
"Like I told my son, if he can do it, you can do it," added Michael Wang of the Nan Shan Senior Center.
Many see Liu's election as a growing sign of the strength of the immigrant vote
While only about 12 percent of New Yorkers are Asian-American, the Queens' communities that Liu has represented in the city council for the last 8 years are the most ethnically diverse in the city and, in fact, the country.
"I'm proud to be an immigrant. New York City has always been a city of immigrants from all around the world and i think my election proves that once again.," Liu said.
As comptroller, Liu promises to be a "pit bull" when it comes to the fiscal concerns of all New Yorkers.
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