Key Facts
Background
Anthony Kuo grew up in Irvine and went on to attend Southern Methodist University [1, 2]. Kuo was elected to the Irvine City Council in 2018 and chosen by the City Council to be Vice Mayor. He has also served as Mayor Pro Tempore [3]. Kuo served as communications director for the California State Assembly member Ling Ling Chang and on the boards of Atlas PAC, Brandman University’s School of Business and Professional Studies, the Brigham Young University Management Society of Orange County, the Exchange Club of Irvine, the Irvine Valley College Foundation, the Raise Foundation, and the Irvine Children’s Fund [1].
Key Issues
Community
Kuo supports preserving open spaces and parks for Irvine residents [4].
Education
Kuo supports keeping Irvine’s public schools strong [4].
Public Safety
Kuo advocates supporting frontline officers and firefighters. Kuo serves as co-chair of Irvine’s Property Crimes Task Force [2].
Transparency
Kuo advocates for total accountability for the taxpayers dollars [4].
Endorsements
Don Barnes, Orange County Sheriff; Michelle Park Steel, U.S. Representative; Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Supervisor; Andrew Do, Orange County Supervisor; Mike Carroll, Councilmember; Steven S. Choi, California Assemblyman; Scott Baugh, former Assemblymember; John Park, Irvine Finance Commission Chairman; Irvine Police Association (IPA); Irvine City Employees Association (ICEA); Orange County Professional Firefighters Association; IAFF Local 3631; Orange County Employees Association (OCEA); Crime Survivors PAC; Veterans Alliance of Orange County (VALOR)
Sources
1 Ballotpedia
2 Anthony Kuo
3 City of Irvine
4 Irvine City Council Candidate Statements