Mayor of Irvine
OCCET Action endorses Farrah Khan for Mayor of Irvine.
Farrah Khan is a co-owner of a restaurant, a City Council member of Irvine, and has worked in business as well as nonprofits.
Khan’s priorities include:
- inclusionary housing, expanding housing for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities or experiencing homelessness
- reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- economic recovery from the injury caused by the pandemic
- rental assistance
- addressing police brutality by expanding body cams and education of police officers
Endorsements
Some of the individuals and organizations that endorsed Farrah Khan include:
- U.S. Representative Katie Porter (CA-45)
- Former Irvine Mayors Beth Krom and Sukhee Kang
- UA Local 582 – Plumbers & Steamfitters
- Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino
Irvine City Council
OCCET Action endorses Tammy Kim for Irvine City Council.
Tammy Kim is the founder of the non-profit Korean American Center providing assistance to the immigrant community. Kim also worked at various companies in the high tech sector.
Kim’s priorities include:
- creating a full spectrum of housing opportunities with a focus on affordable housing
- economic and environmental sustainability
- social justice, diversity and inclusion.
Endorsements
Some of the individuals and organizations that endorsed Tammy Kim include:
- U.S. Representative Katie Porter (CA-45)
- California Nurses Association
- Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino
Irvine
Irvine has four City Council members and a Mayor. City Council members establish city policy, pass ordinances, and vote on the budget. The Council appoints a City Manager, who oversees the administration of the city.
Every two years, the mayor and two city council members are elected at-large. Of the 14 candidates running for City Council in 2020, the two candidates who get the most votes will be elected.
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