Irvine City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Anthony Kuo
Candidate for City Council District 5
Anthony Kuo is running for Irvine City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steven Alves, Byron Salvatierra, Julie Glossbrenner and Betty Martinez Franco.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Irvine city councilmember who served four years on the council and eight years as a city commissioner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City of Irvine Commissioner
- Campaign website
- www.anthonykuo.org
Where Anthony Kuo stands: positions on the record
Energy1 sourced position
Answer to The Vine's candidate questionnaire
Says he would have voted against rescinding Irvine's plan to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, citing governance and cost concerns.
“I would have voted differently when the City Council rescinded Irvine’s plan to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority.”
Own statementThe Vine · Sep 25, 2026
Budget2 sourced positions
Answer to The Vine's candidate questionnaire
Says he would start with a public review of spending, new programs, reserves, pension obligations and projected revenues.
“I’d start by calling for a public review of spending, new programs, reserves, pension obligations, and projected revenues.”
Own statementThe Vine · Sep 25, 2026
Candidate statement in the city's official candidate list
Says that in his final council year, with a projected surplus near $30 million, he led an effort to return nearly $5 million to taxpayers.
“I led the effort to return nearly $5,000,000 to taxpayers.”
Own statementCity of Irvine · Aug 13, 2026
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