John Park, a longtime councilmember in Brookhaven, Georgia, made history on Tuesday by becoming the state's first-ever Asian American mayor. Victory: Park defeated Lauren Kiefer for mayor in Brookhaven, securing 59% of the vote – a total of 3,564 votes – on Tuesday night, as per unofficial results. "Our victory is proof that hard work and unwavering commitment to the people will always win in Brookhaven," he said in a statement.