Monterey Park City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Steven Kung

Candidate for City Council District 5

3 candidates · 2 seats6 sourced positions

Steven Kung is running for Monterey Park City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Vinh T. Ngo.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Writer, director and co-founder of No Data Center Monterey Park. His work includes writing and directing Fresh Off The Boat and Dear White People.

Where Steven Kung stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Says he co-founded No Data Center Monterey Park and helped lead the campaign for Measure NDC, the data center ban.
Own statementSteven Kung for MPK

Housing1 sourced position

Lists building more housing among the things he wants to pursue on the council.
“enhance the walkability of the city, build more housing, revitalize our downtown”
Own statementSteven Kung for MPK

Local economy1 sourced position

Commits to supporting small businesses and revitalizing commercial centers and downtown.
“Support the local small businesses that make Monterey Park so special.”
Own statementSteven Kung for MPK

Transparency1 sourced position

Commits to engagement and dialogue with residents.
“City government should work for residents, not around them.”
Own statementSteven Kung for MPK

Surveillance cameras1 sourced position

as reported by Colorado Boulevard Newspaper; not a direct quote
Campaign platform includes ending the city's contract with Flock surveillance technology.
Own statementColorado Boulevard Newspaper

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

as reported by Colorado Boulevard Newspaper; not a direct quote
Campaign platform includes reinforcing the city's opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Own statementColorado Boulevard Newspaper

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