Christina Shea, Steven Choi, and Many Others Endorse Gang Chen: Broad Support for His Irvine City Council Campaign

Christina Shea, Steven Choi, and Many Others Endorse Gang Chen: Broad Support for His Irvine City Council Campaign

As the race for Irvine City Council in District 2 heats up, Gang Chen has garnered significant endorsements from a wide array of prominent figures and organizations, highlighting the extensive support behind his campaign. Notable endorsements include Christina Shea, former Mayor and City Councilmember of Irvine; Steven Choi, former Mayor and City Councilmember of Irvine, as well as a former member of the 68th State Assembly District. This strong backing underscores Chen’s growing momentum as he strives to realize his vision for Irvine.

Endorsements from Key Figures

Christina Shea, a highly respected leader with deep ties to the Irvine community, has endorsed Gang Chen’s campaign. Shea’s support is a testament to Chen’s alignment with the values and vision that have long guided Irvine’s development. Known for her dedication to maintaining the city's quality of life and addressing community concerns, Shea’s endorsement adds significant credibility to Chen’s campaign and underscores his commitment to serving the community effectively.

In addition to Shea, Steven Choi's endorsement further solidifies Chen’s position. Choi, with his extensive experience as both a former mayor and a state assemblymember, brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad network to Chen's campaign. Choi’s support highlights Chen's ability to carry forward a legacy of effective leadership and community-focused governance.

Broad-Based Support and Campaign Contributions

Gang Chen’s campaign is buoyed by a diverse coalition of individuals and organizations across Irvine. His campaign website, GangChenUSA.com, outlines his comprehensive approach to tackling key community issues, including public safety, transportation infrastructure, and responsible growth. Chen’s platform has attracted endorsements from a wide range of supporters, reflecting a broad-based confidence in his leadership capabilities.

The campaign has also received notable backing from various local and regional leaders, including:

• Scott Peotter, Former City of Irvine Planning Commissioner and Former Newport Beach City Council Member

• Steven Shen, Former City of Irvine Finance Commissioner

• Diane Dixon, Assemblywoman for the 72nd State Assembly District

• Lisa Bartlett, Former Orange County Supervisor for District 5

• Denis Bilodeau, Former Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority and Former Councilman for the City of Orange

• Tim Shaw, Orange County Board of Education Member and Former Mayor of La Habra

• Nick Dunlap, Mayor of Fullerton

• Amy Phan West, City Council Member, District 1, City of Westminster

• Mike Munzing, Mayor of Aliso Viejo

• Rhonda Shader, City Council Member and Former Mayor of Placentia

• David Pan, Professor at UC Irvine and Editor of Telos

• Baron Night, 65th Assembly District Central Committee, OCGOP

• Mark William Bucher, 68th Assembly District Central Committee, OCGOP

• Mike Tardif, 68th Assembly District Central Committee, OCGOP

  
  

In addition, numerous friends, neighbors, and local businesses have expressed their support, including: Jack Oh, June Oh, May DePriest, Gary DePriest, Alex Rodriguez, Megan Czirok, Arthur Doering, Peter Sun, Valora Benhar, Erik Muniz, Gang Ding, Lianyu Chu, Steve Shen, Jennifer Chen, Mandy Chen, Suiping Huang, Gordon Li, Ying-Min Li, Michael Chu, Wen Ke, Xiang Wang, Michael Wang, Linda Kuo, Shampa Chakraborty, Anirban Chakraborty, Rita Chen, Michael Kim, Alla Samardak, Hiapweng Eng, Anton Dolzhenkov, Torin Nelson, Gil Nelson, Cassandra Napoli, Jenna Wood, Emma Woodman, Linh Phung, Kent Lew, Haixia Yang, Qinwen Li, Haiying Chen, Guoneng Wang, Chun Li, Xiaoping You, Markisha Barnes, James Zhan, and James Wu.

Key business supporters, including Ace Marketing Development LLC, Delight Funding Inc, and 98 Shop, highlight Chen’s appeal to the local business community.

Campaign Impact

The extensive range of endorsements and support showcases Gang Chen’s strong position in the Irvine City Council race. With backing from influential politicians, community leaders, and local businesses, Chen’s campaign is well-positioned to effectively address the needs of Irvine’s residents. His commitment to enhancing public safety, improving transportation, and promoting responsible growth is clearly resonating with a diverse and influential group of supporters.

As Chen moves forward with his campaign, this broad-based support will be crucial in advancing his message and achieving his vision for a thriving, well-managed Irvine.

See GangChenUSA.com for updates.     

         

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