Fullerton City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Daniel Kim
Candidate for City Council District 3
Daniel Kim is running for Fullerton City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shana Charles.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFounder of the Dragon Kim Foundation, which funds student service projects and college scholarships. Professionally, he is a turnaround specialist who helps failing companies return to profitability.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Fullerton Commissioner/Businessman
- Campaign website
- www.danielkim4fullerton.com
Mayor Fred Jung contributed $5,000 to Daniel Kim's campaign. Fullerton Observer · Sep 22, 2026
Where Daniel Kim stands: positions on the record
Budget2 sourced positions
Pledges to eliminate waste, make cuts and increase revenue to fix the city's budget.
Own statementDaniel Kim
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said the adopted budget leaves reserves at 11 percent of revenues, just above the city's 10 percent minimum, which he called thin in a soft economy.
“Under the current budget, we’re at 11 percent of revenues.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Public safety2 sourced positions
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said the city has underpaid police and firefighters, and the overtime it pays exceeds the raises it would have given.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Pledges to ensure police and firefighters have what they need.
Own statementDaniel Kim
Mayor selection1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Supports a rotating mayor so each district gets representation.
“Yes, I would support the rotating mayor.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Cannabis1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Would put cannabis sales to a citywide ballot measure.
“Let’s make it a ballot measure and let all the residents decide, because it’s going to affect everybody.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Walk on Wilshire1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Sees benefits in closing Wilshire at certain hours, if residents and businesses on the street agree.
“I think a balance could work, with the street closed during certain hours.”
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Police technology1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said Flock cameras are not an invasion of privacy but need guardrails so law-abiding residents' data is not shared.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said the city must plan for more than 10,000 homes under state mandates, both for first-time buyers and for people needing services.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Roads1 sourced position
As transcribed by the Fullerton Observer from the League of Women Voters forum for Districts 3 and 5
Said the roads are in bad shape and street lighting and sidewalks are inadequate.
Forum answerFullerton Observer · Sep 26, 2026
Also running for City Council District 3
- Shana Charles (incumbent)
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