Courtney Santos and Farrah Khan
There are a ton of candidates running for the Irvine City Council this year. We have done our homework – we will break them down here and endorse a few of them.
The Irvine City Council candidates include: Continue reading
Irvine Mayor Steve Choi missed making the top two in yesterday’s 2016 Primary Election in the 68th Assembly District when he was edged out by a fellow Republican, former Anaheim City Councilman Harry Sidhu. Choi tallied a total of 13,532 votes while Sidhu netted 14,247 votes, according to the O.C. Registrar of Voters.
The top vote-getter was a Democrat, Sean Jay Panahi, who received 22,965 votes. Panahi and Sidhu will now face off again in the November General Election. Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2016): Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., tonight delivered his fourth State of the City Address. Topics included 688 acres at the Orange County Great Park that are being developed as parkland, including the 175-acre Sports Park in a public-private agreement; the strong financial position of the City of Irvine; a robust business economy; a newly formed tech advisory group; and renewed City Council direct financial support of Irvine public schools.
“We focus special attention on ensuring that Irvine’s high quality of life is not only enjoyed by today’s residents, but is guaranteed for generations to come,” he told a capacity crowd in the Council Chamber. “I believe the best legacy a Mayor can give a city is the inspiration, the resources and the foundation to meet the challenges of the future.” Continue reading
The public is invited to attend as Irvine Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., delivers his State of the City Address on Feb. 9 in the Council Chamber at the Irvine Civic Center. The event begins with a free, public reception at 5 p.m., followed by the Mayor’s address at 6 p.m.
The annual address is to the City what the State of the Union is to the nation. The address will highlight accomplishments of the past year, as well as look to what’s ahead in 2016. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2015
Mayor Steven Choi Declares Candidacy for Assembly
Longtime Educator, Successful Businessman, Effective Mayor Seeks to Succeed Term-Limited Wagner in the Legislature
IRVINE, CA – Irvine Mayor Steven S. Choi today declared his candidacy for the open 68th Assembly District seat held by term-limited Assemblyman Donald P. Wagner (R-Irvine).
“It has been the realization of the American Dream for me to build a successful business, help our next generation seek better educational opportunities, and give back to our community by serving as mayor,” Choi said. “I look forward to bringing a fresh perspective of common-sense problem-solving to the Legislature so that California can get back on track,” he added. Continue reading
Diane Harkey, Member, State Board of Equalization
4th District – Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Imperial and Riverside Counties
News Release, For Immediate Release: July 8, 2015
Contact: Gino Folchi, 1-916-323-9794
Harkey to Help Business Boom with FREE Irvine Small Business Seminar
Sacramento – On Thursday, July 9, 2015, California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Member Diane Harkey will sponsor a free Small Business Seminar in Irvine along with local leaders Assemblymember Don Wagner, Assemblymember Matthew Harper, Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Orange County Assessor Claude Parrish and Irvine Mayor Steven Choi, Ph.D. Continue reading
The Irvine Chamber is hosting the annual Business Luncheon with the Mayor at 11:30 a.m. June 19 at Hotel Irvine. Mayor Steven S. Choi will be the keynote speaker. Click here to register.
The new event also will feature a panel of business leaders from Google, Edwards Lifesciences and EON Reality to discuss what’s hot in technology and life sciences. Continue reading
Irvine has officially repealed Larry Agran’s living wage ordinance 4 to 1, according to Irvine Finance Commissioner Allan Bartlett’s Facebook page. The only vote in support of the living wage ordinance came from liberal Irvine City Councilwoman Beth Krom.
GOP consultant Jon Fleischman had this to say about the repeal: “It will take many, many years to undo the damage that Larry Agran and his far-left liberal majority did on the Irvine City Council over a decade of ruling the city. The fact that Irvine is the ONLY city in all of Orange County with a goofy “living wage” law should say something. Kudos to the Republican supermajority in Irvine for laboring here.” Continue reading
News Release City of Irvine
Public Information Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE: 15-02-24
Subject: Irvine Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., Delivers his Third State of the City Address
Contact : Public Information Office, 949-724-6077, pio@cityofirvine.org
IRVINE, CA (February 24, 2015): Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., tonight delivered his third State of the City Address. Topics included 688 acres at the Orange County Great Park now being developed as parkland and sports fields in a public-private agreement; the local economy including the City Council’s plan to pay off the unfunded liability years early; and the continued growth of Irvine as a tech center, including a new incubator for emerging entrepreneurs that is now open in Irvine. Continue reading
More than 250 business and community leaders gathered on Feb.5 to celebrate the grand opening of longstanding law firm Tredway Lumsdaine & Doyle’s Orange County regional office. The firm, which recently relocated to a new space to accommodate a larger footprint, and regional growth, unveiled its contemporary and collaborative design at the celebratory event.
City and state dignitaries were in attendance, including Irvine Mayor Steven Choi, who presented Partners Mark Doyle and Daniel Gold with a certificate of recognition for its thriving practice and continued presence in Irvine. Continue reading