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IRVINE, CA – March 13, 2023 - Congresswoman Katie Porter, who represents Irvine in Congress, has announced her endorsement of Irvine Vice Mayor Tammy Kim. Kim is running in the open-seat race for Mayor that will be held in November 2024.

In announcing her endorsement, Porter released the following statement: "Tammy Kim is an experienced leader with a proven record of fighting to keep Irvine a great place to live. Tammy cares deeply about the Irvine community, and I trust her to listen to our city’s residents and advance policies to expand housing, combat climate change, and improve city services. Tammy is also the candidate best equipped to ensure transparency and accountability at City Hall. I’m proud to endorse Tammy Kim for Irvine Mayor, and I urge you to join me in voting for her.”

Katie Porter has represented Irvine in the United States House of Representatives since January 2019. She’s a nationally renowned leader in the fight to protect consumers, taxpayers, and middle-class families. Prior to her election to Congress, Porter was a law professor at UC Irvine. Please join Katie by supporting Tammy Kim for Irvine Mayor! ABOUT TAMMY KIM
Tammy Kim is a nonprofit leader, educator, and mother who has served on the Irvine City Council since 2020. Tammy won her election with more votes than any City Council candidate in Irvine’s history. If elected, Tammy will be the first Korean American woman to be directly elected mayor of a “Top 100” city in the United States.

Tammy currently represents Irvine on several regional boards including: the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), Irvine Community Land Trust, Orange County Public Libraries, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control, League of California Cities, Orange County Division Board of Directors, the Orange County Power Authority’s Cities Advisory Committee, and the Orange County Fire Authority.

Tammy is the founder of the Korean American Center, an Irvine-based nonprofit that merged with Korean Community Services to become one of the largest social service agencies serving the Asian American community. Her experience in the private sector includes working as an executive in technology firms and running her own small business

Prior to her election to the City Council, Tammy served as a Finance Commissioner for the City of Irvine, as Chair of the Language Access Committee for the Orange County Registrar of Voters, on the Steering Committee of the Irvine Global Village Festival, and on the Education Advisory Council for our local State Assemblymember. ###

Kim Leads Only Competitor by 7 to 1 Margin Original Press Release IRVINE, CA – August 2, 2023 - Vice Mayor Tammy Kim has taken a commanding fundraising lead in the open seat race for Irvine Mayor. Kim’s campaign reported raising over $74,000 for the period ending on June 30, and she reports holding more than $70,000 in cash on hand. The election is in November 2024. The contribution limit for the City of Irvine is capped at $620 per donor, per election cycle. Tammy Kim released the following statement regarding the report:
"With the release of the latest filings, I want to humbly thank all of our campaign’s supporters. Our early fundraising success is a clear sign that Irvine residents are ready for fresh ideas and a bold vision that moves our city forward. I’m grateful for the support we received from both old friends and new supporters, and I’m looking forward to all the work that remains as we head into 2024.”

ABOUT TAMMY KIM
Tammy Kim is a nonprofit leader, educator, and mother who has served on the Irvine City Council since 2020. Tammy won her election with more votes than any City Council candidate in Irvine’s history. When elected, Tammy will be the first Korean American woman to be directly elected mayor of a “Top 100” city in the United States.

Tammy currently represents Irvine on several regional boards including: the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), Irvine Community Land Trust, Orange County Public Libraries, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control, League of California Cities, Orange County Division Board of Directors, the Orange County Power Authority and the Orange County Fire Authority.

Tammy is the founder of the Korean American Center, an Irvine-based nonprofit that merged with Korean Community Services to become one of the largest social service agencies serving the Asian American community in Orange County. Her experience in the private sector includes working as an executive in technology firms and running her own small business.

Prior to her election to the City Council, Tammy served as a Finance Commissioner for the City of Irvine, as Chair of the Language Access Committee for the Orange County Registrar of Voters, on the Steering Committee of the Irvine Global Village Festival, and on the Education Advisory Council for our local State Assemblymember.

Tammy's endorsements include Attorney General Rob Bonta, U.S, Representative Katie Porter, Senator Dave Min, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, Supervisor Katrina Foley, Irvine Councilmember Kathleen Treseder, PhD, and Orange County Firefighters Local 3631 to name a few.

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