Q. Why Are So Many Leaders in La Palma Supporting Businessman Steve Hwangbo for City Council?
A. Because After Being a Leader in La Palma for Twenty Years, Steve Hwangbo Has a Plan to Make La Palma An Even Better Place to Live.

"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 provern that."
Jan Jensen (La Palma resident since 1976, A Retired ABC school teacher)

"Steve is sincere, honest and easy to talk to. He listens to us and loves the city and wants to see La Palma continue to grow and prosper."
Barbara Mast (A Kiwanis member, A long-time La Palma resident)

"Steve always has his heart in the right place and wants to do what is right for the city. We need someone with common sense who will serve the community well. He's the kind of guy who will always do the right thing - even if no one is looking."
Keith Nelson (former mayor of La Palma)

"Steve is a true team player. In addition, he is honest and extremely ethical. He always has the best interest of the City in mind."
Larry and Ulla Herman (former mayor, current council member of La Palma)

"We need someone like Steve on the council who will make those tough decisions that are not always popular."
Ralph Rodriguez (Mayor Pro-Tem)

"Steve is ready for the city council. He's well aware of what needs to be done in our city."
Ismile Noorbaksh (Former La Palma Director of Public Works/City Engineer)

"Steve's visionary leadership is producing great results for our school."
Kathy Scott (Oxford Academy Principal)
 
"Knowing you for so many years, I can say with full confidence that you are the right man for the right job."
Abe Waheed (President, Kiwanis Club of La Palma)
 

This is a partial list of the people who are supporting my campaign.
The titles are used for identification purposes only.

Nancy, Tim, Nick, and Nathan Hwangbo   My wife and my kids endorse my campaign. Now, those are tough endorsements to get!!
Ralph Rodriguez   Mayor Pro Tem - City of La Palma
Co-Chair - Relay for Life (La Palma/Buena Park)
Larry (& Ulla) Herman   Former Mayor & Councilman - City of La Palma
Henry (& Linda) Frese   Former Mayor - City of La Palma
Ed Byrne   Former Mayor - City of La Palma
Richard Polis   Former Mayor - City of La Palma
Lauree (& Joe) Aragona   Former Mayor - City of La Palma
Keith Nelson   Former Mayor - City of La Palma
John Alvis   Chair - City of La Palma Traffic Safety Committee
Former Board Member - Centralia School District
Ismile Noorbaksh   Chair - City of La Palma Development Committee
Nitesh Patel   Chair - City of La Palma Activities and Beautification Committee
Jessie Schuster   Wife of Late Former Mayor Duane Schuster
Dr. Joseph Cho   Mayor - City of Cerritos
Victor Farfan   Mayor - City of Hawaiian Garden
Leroy Mills   Councilman - City of Cypress
Brian O'Neil   President - Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees
President - Kennedy HS Scholarship Foundation
Long Time La Palma Resident
Thomas "Hoagy" Holguin   Board Member - Anaheim Union High School District
Katherine Smith    Board Member - Anaheim Union High School District
Anna L. Piercy   Board Member - Anaheim Union Hish School District
Richard (& Joan) Lutz   Former Board Member - Anaheim Union High School District, La Palma Kiwanis
Dennis Doi   Former Board Member - Anaheim Union High School District, Long time La Palma Resident
Diana Rodriguez   President - Walker Jr. High PTA
President - St. Irenaeus Church HOPE Ministry
Irv Trinkle   President - Centralia School District Board
Retired US Navy Senior Chief
Sheri Loewenstein   Superintendent - Cypress School District
Ellen Freidmann   President - Cypress School District Board of Trustees
Valeri Peters   Vice President - Cypress School District Board of Trustees
David Giese   Board Member - Cypress School District
Donna Erickson   Board Member - Cypress School District
Brian Nakamura   Board Member - Cypress School District
Barbara Michel Board Member - Buena Park School District
Jerry Kong   Board Member - Buena Park School District
George (& Barbara) Mast   Former president - Kiwanis Club of La Palma
Scount Master
Linda Houston   Former president - City of La Palma Activities and Beautification Committee
Michele Vicencia Jondle   Vicencia & Buckley Insurance, long time resident.
Abe Waheed   President - Kiwanis Club of La Palma
George (& Barbara) Mast   Former President - Kiwanis Club of La Palma
Scout Master
Kitty Mallett   Former president - La Palma Neighborhood Watch
Ted Reina   Coordinator - La Palma V.I.P.
Glenn & Janet Karter   Kiwanis Club of La Palma, La Palma resident
Bill Meil   La Palma V.I.P and Kawanis Club of La Palma
Gregory Goodyear   Board Member - Kennedy H.S. Scholarship Foundation
Mit Kosaka   Kiwanis Club of La Palma, La Palma resident
Dr. Steve (& Terry) Izumi   Scout Master
Janie Longo   former president - Steve Luther Elementary School PTA
Dr. Lorraine Test   Principal - Los Coyotes Elementary School
La Palma Resident
Randy Helms   Principal - San Marion Elementary School
La Palma Resident

"I am not running for public office - I am running to SERVE the public."

Steve will work closely with Police and Fire to Keep La Palma Safe.

"I've met a lot of city officials through the years, and Steve Hwanbo 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)

 

"Steve Hwangbo works closely with me on issues that impact our local schools."
Ed Royce, U.S. Congressman (7/2010)

 

"Steve and I agreed that government should not spend more than what it takes in."
Jim Silva, California Assemblyman

For 20 years, Steve has been working hard to make La Palma a better place for our kids to learn, a safer place for us to live, and a better place for businesses to succeed.

"I will continue to do what I've already been doing - working hard for La Palma."

Election Schedule

November 2, 2010 - Election Day

Oct 28 - Close of registration

Oct 4 to Oct 26 - Registered voters may apply for a vote-by-mail ballot.