"Safer Streets, Stronger Community"

"Steve's visionary leadership is producing great results for our school."
Kathy Scott / Oxford Academy Principal

"I've met a lot of city officials through the years, and Steve Hwangbo is the real deal. When there is an obstacle in his path, he finds another way to get things done. He wants to make a difference, and he's proven that."
Jan Jensen (La Palma resident since 1976, A retired ABC School Teacher, A Kiwanis member)

STEVE is ....
A Loving Husband of a public school educator of twenty years A Loving Father of three wonderful sons who were born and raised and attend(ed) public schools in La Palma. A 20 Year Home Owner in La Palma. A long time Sunday School teacher and lay leader of a local church.
A Seasoned Businessman / Entrepreneur (over 30 years of successful experience in corporate world and entreprenuership.) - USC Graduate School of Business Administration - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - La Palma Chamber of Commerce - Cypress Chamber of Commerce An Engineer (A problem solver) - UCLA B.S. Engineering An Effective Fund Raiser for the Community - President of Oxford Academy Foundation for over five years. (Oxford Academy is ranked #4 in the nation and belongs to Anaheim Union High School District) A Community Volunteer: - Kiwanis Club of La Palma - La Palma Chamber of Commerce - Neighborhood Watch District Coordinator & Board Member - La Palma Activities and Beautification Committee (CAB) - PTA member (Steve Luther & Oxford Academy) - Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) - Kennedy High School Scholarship Foundation - La Palma Day Activities Committee, ...etc. An Advocate for Quality Education - Steve Luther Elementary School Site Council - Oxford Academy Site Council - Anaheim Union High School District "Friend of Education" Award - Anaheim Union High School District Surplus Property Advisory Committee - Oxford Academy Foundation - Kennedy High School Scholarship Foundation, ...etc.
"If you want someone who is an experienced and proven leader and is deeply rooted and fully vested in our community to serve as your councilman, elect me in November."
It is an econimically difficult time. Prudent financial management is extremely important. Also, as an aging city, we need to maintain streets, sewer lines and water lines well. Our retails centers need to be revitalized so that the residents have improved retail options and to keep sales tax revenue in La Palma. It will also ultimately raise the home price. Public safety is critically important. Our city has already become very diverse. Our challenge is how to become a harmonious community and I am uniquely qualified for this challenge.  Many of you told me that the most council members stop communicating with the residents after they get elected. I believe you HAVE to continue to communicate with the residents in order to do effective job as a council member. Our city's organization chart clearly shows that the city coucil works for the residents. I have an extensive education, training, experience with various technologies. We live in a technology dependent world. I will make sure that our city utilizes right technologies to provide convenient services to our residents. I believe that ALL La Palma children should be able to attend the schools in La Palma. There are five school districts represented in our small city because the school district boundaries were drawn before our city was organized. However, we should continue to work with all involved parties to resolve this complex issue with the best interest of the children in mind. When an incumbent runs for re-election, it is time to make him/her accountable. Discussing his/her record is not dirty politics.

Over 30 years ago, while I was attending UCLA, my parents moved to Cerritos and I often played basketball with my friends at La Palma Central Park and I got to know La Palma as a very nice small city. When I got married and our first child was born at La Palma Inter Community Hospital, we've decided to raise our family in La Palma. We've been home owners in La Palma for almost 20 years now and all our three boys were born in La Palma and attended public schools in our community. While growing up, our sons participated in various programs offered by the City and they played little league baseball with Continental Little League.

We owe so much to our community and I want to give back to our community. I did not decide to run for City Council for the title or for recognition. I am running to serve OUR community. With my various successful experineces and knowledge, I will do my best to make our community BETTER.