Irvine Mayor Candidate Gang Chen's Bio (My
story):
My fellow
Irvine residents,
My name is
Gang (pronounced "Gong") Chen. I have been a resident of Irvine for 18 years. I am a
Christian, a USC alumnus, a
licensed architect in California, and
an expert in LEED, green buildings and sustainable development. I care more about getting the job
done. I am more a middle of the road guy, or a centrist.
Like many
Americans, I worked hard and realized my American Dream. I am one of you.
America is the greatest place, and it has given me so much.
As a citizen
who was given such a great opportunity to achieve the American Dream, I now
have the desire and responsibility to give back and serve our community.
I believe
public service is one of the best ways to give back, and I believe I can best
do so by serving as the Mayor in my own city, the beautiful city of Irvine.
I graduated in 1987 from South
China University of Science and Technology (SCUT) with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Architecture. In 1990, I was
honored to receive a scholarship from the University of Southern California
(USC) to come the United States to study. I earned a Master of Landscape
Architecture degree from the School of Architecture in 1993 and also enrolled
and studied for one year in the PhD program of the USC School of Planning, with
a Research Assistantship focusing on traffic studies.
I am a licensed architect in California, and a LEED AP BD+C. I have extensive training and experience and made substantial contributions in Urban and Regional Planning, Master Planning, LEED, Green Building and sustainable development, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. Many of the projects I was in charge of, or participated in, have been published extensively in Architecture, Architectural Record, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register, etc. I played a leading role in many unusual projects, including a number of regional and neighborhood shopping centers in Southern California. My books on green buildings and LEED have been consistently ranked as the #1 bestsellers in the world on the subject.
I have been actively involved in community services and activities. As early as 1990, I was a board member of a student association in USC. In Irvine, I have also been involved in many community activities and have led the efforts of Irvine residents to call, write and send e-mails to city, county and state governments to express their concerns on critical issues that affect the quality of life of Irvine. I have the courage to fight for you and the desire to serve the community.
Irvine
started as a ranch with a family. I am lucky enough to be blessed with a
family of my own: a wonderful wife of 25 years, Ellen, and four beautiful
daughters, Alice, Amy, Angela and Athena. I am thankful for my many blessings.
As a father,
I want a better education not only for my children but for all children of
Irvine.
Irvine is a great place to work and
live. Irvine was one of the first great master planned cities in America. As an
experienced architect, I desire to bring Irvine back to its roots and to ensure
that the feeling of "a family ranch" is never lost as we become a
modern international destination. I will lead the effort to re-evaluate and
revamp the original Irvine Master Plan,
prepared by my fellow Architect, William Pereira, to meet the needs of Irvine's
current and projected population, and create smart and sustainable growth.
The issues
that Irvine faces are complex but there are solutions. See my campaign platform
for my specific solutions to Irvine's unique issues and challenges.
I would be honor to have your vote.
Join me in restoring the Irvine government to "government of the people,
by the people, for the people." Please vote for me and ask all your
friends and relatives to vote for me. Together, we can make Irvine a better
city for YOU! May God bless America! May God bless Irvine!
See GangChenUSA.com for
latest updates.
Endorsements:
MR. CHEN is a hardworking professional
and very trustworthy.
I endorse Mr. Chen's efforts for a
better IRVINE. Consider your vote for CHEN.
PAUL
Merritt [charter LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCILMEMBER]
FORMER
planning commissioner
President LAGUNA
BEACH TAXPAYERS [oldest volunteer tax group in O.C]
Deputy
reserve sheriff/ REAL ESTATE BROKER
Two term
NIGUEL parks director
Registered
Independent
---Paul
Merritt *[Christiansen]
Seldom
in today’s political environment does one meet a person running for office that
is truly a man, “of the people”. Gang Chen is “one of us.” Mr. Chen immigrated,
“the right way,” earned his citizenship, and is living the American Dream. But
he has not stopped there. Mr. Chen is so grateful for what America has given
him that he wants to give back and serve “the people.” I travel across the
world and interact with many leaders and one can see when there is a champion
that rises that is truly, “an advocate for all.” I have had a chance to see a
sample of the body of work, scholastic and personal background of Mr. Gang
Chen. In my opinion Gang Chen has made a commitment that will fill the void “of
the voice of the people” and restore Irvine back to being the safest family
community and workplace in America. It is my belief that
Gang Chen would be a quality Mayor and an asset to the Irvine community. I
highly recommend Gang Chen for Mayor of Irvine.
Should
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Professional
Regards,
---Dr. Mark A. Rafter, Ph.D.
Ambassador Golden Rule International
Registered with the United Nations
Global Peace Initiative
International Professor
CEO and Executive Producer
Marco Polo Entertainment
The Modern Day Marco Polo
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