Delivering for Irvine
Anthony Kuo has spent decades working with residents, community organizations, public employees, and regional leaders to get results for Irvine. His record reflects a practical approach: listen carefully, ask tough questions, work collaboratively, and follow through.
How has Anthony Kuo helped Irvine?
Protecting Taxpayers
Returned nearly $5 million to Irvine taxpayers
Anthony led the effort to return nearly $5 million in Utility Users Tax funds to Irvine taxpayers. In his final year on the City Council, Irvine projected a budget surplus nearing $30 million. He also authored a unanimously supported City Council resolution urging state leaders to provide relief from rising gas taxes. Anthony believes residents deserve transparent budgeting, efficient services, and responsible stewardship of every taxpayer dollar.
Keeping Irvine Safe
Strengthened public safety and neighborhood protections
Anthony consistently made public safety a priority, working with Irvine police officers, firefighters, and residents on issues including retail theft, package theft, catalytic-converter crime, street racing, e-bike safety, wildfire preparedness, and helping to establish neighborhood watch programs.
Supporting Schools and Families
Strengthened Irvine's partnerships with local schools
As a graduate of Irvine public schools, Anthony understands their importance to families and neighborhoods. He represented the City on its liaison committees with both Irvine Unified and Tustin Unified and has supported youth programs, student athletes, teachers, PTAs, and local nonprofit organizations serving children and families.
Affordability and
Quality of Life
Supported housing opportunities while protecting Irvine's quality of life.
As President of the Irvine Community Land Trust, Anthony worked with federal officials and bipartisan coalitions of lawmakers to streamline financing for affordable housing. He believes Irvine must pursue practical solutions that improve affordability while protecting neighborhoods, parks, open space, infrastructure, and the city’s master-planned character.
Anthony’s commitment is also personal. As a high school student, he experienced housing insecurity and slept on a living room floor. That experience continues to shape his determination to expand housing opportunity while preserving the quality of life that makes Irvine special.
Regional and
Community Advocacy
Brought Irvine's voice to regional agencies.
Anthony represented Irvine on the Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sanitation District, Emergency Medical Services Committee, Irvine Community Land Trust, Great Park Board, and other regional and community organizations. He served in those roles directly advocating for Irvine residents and strengthening cooperation across agencies.
Recognized Leadership
Anthony received ProcureAmerica's 2021 Hero Award for protecting taxpayer resources, as well as the 2020 Chris Traeger Award from Engaging Local Government Leaders for excellence in innovative public engagement.