Irvine City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Steven Alves
Candidate for City Council District 5
Steven Alves is running for Irvine City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anthony Kuo, Byron Salvatierra, Julie Glossbrenner and Betty Martinez Franco.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHas run his own international business since 2005 and served as chief of staff to Vice Mayor James Mai. Serves on the Irvine Community Alliance Fund board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Businessowner/Dad
- Endorsed by
- Lists Vice Mayor James Mai, Councilmember Mike Carroll, State Sen. Steven Choi, Supervisor Don Wagner, the Republican Party of Orange County and the Lincoln Club of Orange County, among others. Steven Alves campaign site
- Campaign website
- stevenalves4irvine.com
Steven Alves previously served as chief of staff to Vice Mayor James Mai. The Irvine Times · Sep 9, 2026
Vice Mayor James Mai and Councilmember Mike Carroll are listed as endorsers on Steven Alves's campaign site. Steven Alves campaign site
Where Steven Alves stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Answer to The Vine's candidate questionnaire
Says he would address the deficit through fiscal discipline rather than new taxes.
“I would address the deficit through fiscal discipline, not new taxes: prioritizing core services and trimming lower-priority spending.”
Own statementThe Vine · Sep 25, 2026
Ranked-choice voting1 sourced position
Answer to The Vine's candidate questionnaire
Says he would not have voted to put ranked-choice voting on the ballot, citing cost and complexity.
“I would not have voted for Rank Choice Voting (RCV) to be put on the ballot in November.”
Own statementThe Vine · Sep 25, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Candidate statement in the city's official candidate list
Lists balancing the budget without cutting essential services, public safety, infrastructure and keeping the University Park Library open as his priorities.
“My priorities: balancing the budget without cutting essential services; protecting public safety; maintaining infrastructure; and keeping the University Park Library open.”
Own statementCity of Irvine · Aug 13, 2026
Roads1 sourced position
Answer to The Vine's candidate questionnaire
Says he would push for a review of District 5 road conditions and repairs outside the standard maintenance schedule.
Own statementThe Vine · Sep 25, 2026
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