Sukhee Kang for Irvine City Council

I am honored to receive the endorsement of Buena Park Mayor Connor Trout, who is on track to be our newest Orange County Supervisor in November! After learning about our campaign, Mayor Trout threw his full support behind our campaign.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Connor for several years, back to when I was a Professor at Chapman University. It has been terrific to see him continue in a path of public service and always lead with honesty, humility, and respect! He is a tremendous asset to Orange County, and will be a great County Supervisor.

I am proud to support him for OC Supervisor and grateful to have his full endorsement!

As we wrap up the last few days of AANHPI Heritage Month, I am proud to receive the support of several AAPI leaders who are continuously showing up to organize our communities to have a seat at the table! I am honored to have the endorsement of the Fmr. CA AAPI Caucus's Statewide Chair Hon. Melissa Ramoso who currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem of Artesia, current National AAPI Caucus Vice Chair Harini Krishnan, and the current CA AAPI Caucus's Statewide Vice Chair Steve Kang!

Beginning my career of public service as an activist and advocate of the Korean-American community, to serving as Irvine's very first Asian American Mayor, and now running to defend Irvine's diversity & inclusion efforts, I am thankful to receive this support locally, and statewide & nationally!

Let's continue celebrating the remainder of this AANHPI Heritage Month and building AAPI political power in Irvine and beyond. Join our grassroots campaign at sukheekang4irvine.com!

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak to our Muslim communities in Irvine and around the world! Irvine's diversity, including our religious diversity, is something I am so proud of. May this diversity remain one of Irvine's biggest blessings!

Wishing everyone observing a blessed Eid Al-Adha with peace, happiness, and harmony ahead. At a time when we face general attacks on our diversity, and more specifically attacks against the Muslim community and their houses of worship, may this day also reconvene the community in healing.

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak!

Happy Memorial Day! On this day we honor our fallen soldiers who gave it their all to protect our democracy, diversity, and freedoms. This morning, I was able to join Irvine's Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park.

I am so honored to receive the endorsement of Gina Clayton-Tarvin, who is currently serving as the Ocean View School District's Board President! Gina, for her entire career, has been standing up for her most vulnerable neighbors in Huntington Beach, fighting for equity in the Ocean View School District, and ensuring inclusion of everyone in Orange County. She has been a trailblazer in standing up to political agendas aiming to distract our communities with hate and division.

The incumbent Irvine City Council recently voted to put its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of our city on the chopping block due to a budget deficit (all while ignoring their own personal office expenses that are much greater in size). In such a moment, Gina's endorsement means even more as I look to ensure Irvine continues to lead as a place of diversity, equity, and inclusion. I look forward to working closely with OVSD President Clayton-Tarvin in building a more inclusive Orange County, beginning with Irvine!

Earlier this month, it was great to go out to Irvine's 3rd annual CicloIrvine where hundreds of residents showed up to support open streets & car-free transportation in-practice!

Irvine is home to some of the best trails and walkways for biking, walking, skating and much more. There is so much we still have to do, especially at the policy level to support our environment through our city's transit practices. As Mayor, I secured well over $120 Million during 2008 to support Irvine's transportation goals. Whether it's our walkways, trails, or our public transit, I am committed to supporting those initiatives as an investment in the future for our next generation!

This Sunday just got a little sweeter because our campaign has raised WELL OVER $100,000 after just months since our launch! The best part is that 100% of these contributions are individual, grassroots, contributions. ✨

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our campaign, and also several hosts who have opened their homes and small businesses to host fundraisers and meet-n-greets!

With several months to go, we certainly still have work to do to still meet our goals for winning this race! Please visit sukheekang4irvine.com to join our momentum! You can also message us if you are interested in hosting an event or with any questions.

Yesterday, It was a blast attending the AAPI Heritage Month Mixer by and connected with various community leaders as we gathered to recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander excellence. Orange County, and Irvine specifically, has become a great hub for AANHPI businesses, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who invest in our local economy.

As Irvine's first Asian American mayor, I have long-regarded Irvine as one of the most diverse cities to exist and will fight continuously to preserve that. Our diversity is our strength and I welcome all opportunities to celebrate that!