Question: Who amongst the given became the first Asian woman to be elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon?
(a) Pramila Jayapal
(b) Asha Jayapal
(c) Sushila Jayapal
(d) Deepa Jayapal
Answer: (c)
Related Facts
- On 15th May, 2018, Susheela Jayapal of Indian Origin became the first Asian woman to be elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon.
- He won the District 2 seat on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners with 57 per cent of the vote.
- She will represent the will represent North and Northeast Portland commissioner’s seat.
She is the sister of Indian American Congress MP Pramila Jayapal.
Reference:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/congresswoman-pramila-jayapals-sister-becomes-first-south-asian-to-be-elected-in-oregon/articleshow/64186532.cms
http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/trailblazing-indian-american-women-in-oregon-primary-susheela-jayapal-wins/article_cc3227b0-593b-11e8-8da8-7fae5c049c37.html