It has been a rough night for the Democratic Party as Hillary Clinton appears to be losing to Donald Trump. But here in Irvine the election results are mixed.
Republican City Council Woman Christina Shea is leading a large pack of candidates for the Irvine City Council but the runner-up is Democrat Melissa Fox. The top two candidates will win. Fox is way ahead of the third place candidate, Shea’s ally Anthony Kuo. Continue reading
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
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Sierra Club Leaders Urge Vote for Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council
IRVINE, CA Leaders of the Orange County Chapter of the Sierra Club recently urged their members in Irvine to vote for Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council. “As people who care deeply about the environment and the future of our planet, and our beautiful City of Irvine, we urge you to join the Sierra Club in supporting Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council,” the Sierra Club leaders said.
Their message to Irvine’s Sierra Club members stated that “City Council candidate and Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox is a former Orange County Reserve Park Ranger and a passionate advocate for creating sustainable communities that incorporate public transit, active transportation and access to work, parks, shopping and recreation. Melissa is committed to environmentally responsible, community-oriented planning, including green building practices [and is] dedicated to stopping the rushed development of more housing and office buildings without proper planning or adequate infrastructure, and without consideration of its impact on our schools, our traffic, the character of our communities, and our quality of life. Please vote for the environment in the November election by casting your ballot for Melissa Fox.” Continue reading
Progressive Change Campaign Committee Endorses Farrah Khan for Irvine City Council
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2016
Contact: Cassius Rutherford, (949) 534-2016
Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s (PCCC) Power List. Only 30 candidates were highlighted nationally due to their strong progressive politics and record of activism in their communities.
“When we met Farrah last summer, we were very impressed with her long history of service in the community she seeks to represent, her commitment to fairness and collaboration, and her strong personal values. We are very happy to add her to PCCC’s 2016 Power List and believe she will make an excellent member of the Irvine City Council,” said Kait Sweeney, Press Secretary for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. Continue reading
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Irvine Unified School Board President Paul Bokota Endorses Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council
IRVINE, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner and City Council candidate Melissa Fox today announced an endorsement from Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) Board President Paul A. Bokota. Coming on the heels of Melissa Fox’s recent endorsement by Irvine City Council Member Lynn Schott, the endorsement of IUSD Board President Bokota gives the Fox campaign further momentum going into the final weeks of the campaign.
“As IUSD Board President, and an Irvine parent, I know that the School Board needs allies on the Irvine City Council who care about ensuring Irvine’s tradition of educational excellence,” Bokota said. “Melissa Fox shares my passion for education excellence in Irvine and is committed to helping us continue the success of our Irvine schools.” Continue reading
Lynn Schott and Melissa Fox
IRVINE COUNCIL MEMBER LYNN SCHOTT ENDORSES MELISSA FOX FOR IRVINE CITY COUNCIL
IRVINE, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner and City Council candidate Melissa Fox today announced an endorsement from Irvine Councilwoman Lynn Schott. This is a major endorsement from a sitting Council Member and gives the Fox campaign huge momentum going into the final month of the campaign.
“Melissa Fox is committed to keeping Irvine a great place to live, work and raise a family,” Councilwoman Schott said. “As a Community Services Commissioner, Melissa has proven to be fiscally responsible and concerned about protecting our tax dollars and quality of life in Irvine. I am proud to endorse Melissa Fox’s campaign for City Council and I hope you will join me in voting for her on November 8th.” Continue reading
The Irvine Chamber’s Education Political Action Committee is hosting a 2016 Irvine City Council Candidates Forum on September 29, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at UC Irvine, in the UCI Student Center (Pacific Ballroom D). Directions/Parking Instructions.
Admission is free. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Registration is required. Click here to register online. Continue reading
California State Controller Betty Yee Endorses Farrah Khan for Irvine City Council
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2016
Contact: Cassius Rutherford, (949) 534-2016
Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of State Controller Betty Yee.
“I am pleased to endorse Farrah N. Khan for Irvine City Council,” said Yee. “She will put her corporate, small business, and community-based experience to work for the residents and businesses of Irvine. Farrah’s demonstrated record of bringing diverse interests together as Executive Director of the Interfaith Council will serve the growing needs of Irvine well.” Continue reading
Press Release, For Immediate Release: September 15, 2016
Contact: Cassius Rutherford, (949) 534-2016
Former Irvine Mayor Sukee Kang Endorses Farrah Khan for Irvine City Council
Irvine, CA – Irvine City Council Candidate Farrah N. Khan announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang.
“Farrah is a hard worker and I trust her values and convictions, and her progressive vision,” said Kang. “She knows how to listen to people, learn about the issues and respond to the community’s needs. She is a bridge-builder and has a special talent for bringing people together to get things done. Based on her character and accomplishments, and her abilities as a leader, I know she will make an excellent representative for all residents.” Continue reading
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Former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang Endorses Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council
Irvine, CA Irvine Community Services Commissioner Melissa Fox announced today that she has officially received the endorsement of former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang.
“I’m proud to endorse Melissa Fox for Irvine City Council,” Kang stated. “As a small-business owner and city commissioner I know that she is committed to restoring Irvine’s tradition of planning and smart growth. She has a vision for unsnarling Irvine’s roads and maintaining world-class police and fire services and ensuring Irvine remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” Continue reading