TAMMY KIM FOR IRVINE COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR IRVINE CITY COUNCIL ON
APRIL 15, 2025
Since 2020, I have proudly served as your At-Large Councilmember, championing efforts to enhance our community. I am running for re-election to serve as your Councilmember for the new District 5 of Irvine.
District 5 Villages Include:
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Woodbridge
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Westpark
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University Park
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Rancho San Joaquín
Accomplishments:
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Spearheaded initiatives to enhance public safety by increasing investments
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Fostered economic development for a sustainable and prosperous community.
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Expanded affordable and workforce housing options.
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Founded Irvine Tech Week
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Creation of our own Irvine Library System
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Protected Boomers and Irvine Lanes by keeping it zoned for Recreational use.
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Expanded environmental stewardship programs.
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Put the PARK back in The Great Park
Priorities:
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Ensure access to housing options for all income levels through thoughtful development
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Building out a new library to serve Woodbridge and Westpark
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Improve University Park Library, which was built in 1978
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Reducing traffic congestion through expanded transit options like the iShuttle, safer bike lanes, and better connectivity for all residents.
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Protect green spaces, maintaining parks, and ensuring thoughtful development that supports families and neighborhoods.
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Enhance public safety through innovative solutions.
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Establish clear e-bike usage guidelines while collaborating with legislative partners on common-sense regulations to promote safety and accessibility for all.
WHY I'M RUNNING
Since 2020, I had the privilege as serving as your Councilmember, faithfully representing Irvine's diverse and dynamic community. While on the City Council I've spearheaded initiatives to enhance public safety, protect our neighborhoods, improve infrastructure, and foster economic development for a sustainable, prosperous Irvine.
I’ve worked to improve city services, expand and modernize community facilities, and enhance our libraries to better serve residents of all ages. These efforts have strengthened Irvine’s reputation as a city that delivers exceptional resources and opportunities to its residents.
But our work isn’t over. We need to continue all the great work we’ve been doing to ensure Irvine remains a model of safety and prosperity. We need to bring a library to serve the Westpark and Woodbridge communities, protect our businesses, and safeguard the quality of life in all our neighborhoods.
Our city faces critical issues, including housing accessibility, transportation improvements, environmental stewardship, homelessness, and public safety. I’ve delivered results in these areas, advocating for and implementing policies that have strengthened our community. As your representative, I will continue to champion these efforts, enhancing our quality of life through innovative and effective solutions while making sure we protect the villiages we know and love!
I will build on my track record by prioritizing public safety, preserving open space, addressing traffic congestion, improving city services, and creating more economic opportunities for Irvine families. I’m committed to protecting what makes Irvine special—our neighborhoods, parks, and diverse communities—while planning for a thriving future.
I ask for your support, trust, and vote to continue making a meaningful difference for Irvine. Together, let’s ensure our city remains a great place to live!
Elect Tammy Kim for Irvine City Council District 5
MY PRIORITIES
PUBLIC SAFETY
As Irvine grows, I remain committed to keeping Irvine the safest city in the country. As a forward-thinking leader, I have enhanced public safety by integrating advanced technologies into our strategy. I will continue to prioritize innovative solutions to keep our neighborhoods safe.
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HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY
I will continue to prioritize creative solutions in addressing Irvine's housing needs through thoughtful and balanced development. My top priority is to create workforce housing programs that benefit working professionals like teachers, nurses, police officers, and firefighters who add to the fabric of our community, but are priced out of the existing housing market. We can do this while protecting our neighborhoods and villages from over development.
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Business & Innovation
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Introduced an ordinance establishing Irvine's Economic Development Department.
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Created Irvine Tech Week to encourage and nurture entrepreneurship in Irvine to future-proof our city for the next 50 years.
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Introduced a policy to make city contracting and procurement more equitable, giving preference to small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses based in Irvine.
Environmental Goals
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Completed the acquisition and closure of the All American Asphalt plant, creating the Gateway Preserve and adding hundreds of acres of protected open space.
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Established Irvine's Sustainability Commission to actively advance our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, integrating sustainability into the city's operations in alignment with our Climate Action Plan.
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Joined the Orange County Power Authority Board of Directors to advance climate action goals and achieved a 3% reduction in Basic Choice rates compared to Southern California Edison as of March 2024.
Great Park Development
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Advocated for a botanical garden in the Great Park framework plan, supported by strong community support.
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Led the efforts to initiate groundbreaking on the first phase of the Great Park Framework Plan after decades of mismanagement and delays.
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Joined all 34 cities in supporting the creation of the OC Veterans Cemetery at the Anaheim Gypsum Canyon site, ending decades-long battles and politicization.
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Approved an agreement to develop a food and retail center at Hangar 244 in the Great Park with plans also underway to retrofit FivePoint's Hangar 10 into additional public market and retail space.
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Spearheaded the approval for a temporary amphitheater called Great Park Live with ongoing strides towards building a permanent amphitheater slated to open by 2027.
Health & Public Safety
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Introduced an ordinance to establish an Office of Health and Wellness in Irvine.
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Secured council support for a community workforce agreement to accompany Irvine's largest-ever public works project at the Great Park.
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Established Irvine's first-ever Hate Crime Reporting Portal in multiple languages, making Irvine the first city in Orange County to independently track hate incidents.
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Directed an increase in the installation of security cameras at senior centers, community centers, and parks, equipping Irvine Police with essential tools and leveraging technology to proactively enhance public safety.
Housing Affordability
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Advocated for and secured council support to initiate an assessment and feasibility study to establish an Irvine Housing Authority.
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Approved our first mixed-use housing project by converting parts of the Irvine Marketplace into residential units, adding 1,261 units, including over 200 affordable units at very low-income level.
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Voted to join the OC Housing Finance Trust to enhance resources for addressing the shortage of affordable and supportive housing.
Transparency & Accountability
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Introduced an anti-nepotism ordinance preventing council members from appointing family members to city commissions.
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Initiated negotiations with the OC Public Library system to secure equitable resources for Irvine's libraries.
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Streamlined the public comment process by passing improvements that enable residents to give public comments directly following staff presentations of agenda items.
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Introduced an ordinance to make virtual public comments via Zoom permanent, ensuring accessibility for residents and supporting inclusivity in the democratic process.
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