Luis Huang

Huang was born on September 4, 1986. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor's degree in 2009. Huang's professional experience includes working as a solar engineer and advocate. He also has worked as a Youtuber, real estate investor, and small business owner.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Luis Huang may be a political novice, but Public Service and Community Organizing has always been in his DNA, first starting a non-profit to promote volunteerism via mobile app in 2015, and IPD CERT certified class of 69, first Chinese Mandarin taught CERT Class nationally. Since launching his Mayoral campaign June 3, Luis 4 Irvine has been about building community. 100% people powered on social media free from advertising and 100% zero-waste zero-paper.

Luis is a politically self-described Democratic-Socialist, Bernie is his political hero. Early supporter of Katie Porter and #MedicareForAll. Electrical Engineer and long-time solar advocate and consultant #SolarLuis #CCE. Also a small business owner and aspiring real-estate investor.

No single issue defines Luis. Except for one. Luis cares passionately about building a community and a movement, in and around Irvine.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Creation of Irvine's First Renters' Rights CommissionYes on Prop 15!!!Community Choice Energy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I pride myself on what I have accomplished the past 10 years of my professional career. I graduated UC San Diego 2009, with Bachelor's of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics. I used my educational background to leverage a career in Renewable Energy, specializing in Solar Energy Generation of Power for homeowners and businesses and multiples utility companies across the United States (CA, AZ, NY, MN, FL, to name a few). I have even worked on International Projects in Middle East (Saudi Arabia), China (Shenzhen and Xiamen) and Cambodia.

Green New Deal is an absolutely must and climate change is an ever present and ever alarming threat, caused by burning of fossil fuels for humanity's energy and transportation usage.

Closer to home, here in Irvine as well as the start of all 34 cities in Orange County, Irvine will be the first to successfully launch "Community Choice Energy." Impact will be immediate, City of Irvine will save approx. $10million, next year. Every year!

If I had authority in Irvine, it would have been enacted 2020! I am proud to be part of similar CCE efforts in Northern California, as a civilian, solar industry and CCE advocate, and mostly a super volunteer at Oakland and Hayward CCE city council and city commission hearings and meetings and email writing campaigns.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Bernie Sanders. Most amazing leader this country has ever seen. Always 100% authentic, speaks from the heart, never needs to write a campaign speech. History will remember Bernie for being transformational, and inspiring tens of thousands to seek public office for change, like me!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Compassion, empathy, a kind a loving heard, and willing to help others. That's why I am a Democratic-Socialist, and I believe there should be more Socialists in local government.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassion

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

1989 San Francisco Earthquake. I was 3.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I graduated from UCSD 2009, internship for 3 months as a solar design and sales intern. $10 / hour. Good times in San Diego Carlsbad.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bernie Sanders - Our Revolution

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Sherlock Holmes

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Nipsey Hussle - Dedication

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have lived a fairly normal, fairly happy childhood, and my parents are the epitome of the great American Dream. I worked hard, and have secured certain comforts afforded to me. I intend to use the privileges granted to me to continue to FIGHT and ORGANIZE and PROTEST. Too many of my friends are suffering, and I will do my best to help them with a helping hand.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

Someone who cares about each and every one. Not just the voters. Not just campaign donors.

As leaders for our Irvine Community, Farrah Khan and I share several key similarities. We CARE. We want to help everyone in our communities.

Mayor Shea does not respond to emails. She does not answer phone calls. She has failed to lead Irvine.

Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?

Someone who cares about each and every one. Not just the voters. Not just campaign donors.

As leaders for our Irvine Community, Farrah Khan and I share several key similarities. We CARE. We want to help everyone in our communities.

Mayor Shea does not respond to emails. She does not answer phone calls. She has failed to lead Irvine.

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Someone who cares about each and every one. Not just the voters. Not just campaign donors.

As leaders for our Irvine Community, Farrah Khan and I share several key similarities. We CARE. We want to help everyone in our communities.

Mayor Shea does not respond to emails. She does not answer phone calls. She has failed to lead Irvine.

If the mayor in your city is not a member of the city council and oversees the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor and city council?

N/A

What do you love most about your city?

Best city to raise a family with Irvine Unified School District IUSD & Irvine Police Department IPD

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Same challenges confronting us now. Renters' Right being infringed by landlords and by Irvine Company Apartments. Significant wealth disparity. Rising housing costs keep forcing families further and further away from good schools and good jobs.

Climate Crisis.

Clean air and clean water.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?

WE NEED GOVERNMENT TO BE FREE FROM CORPORATE INFLUENCE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE CONCERNS OF THE CONSTITUENTS

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?

WE NEED GOVERNMENT TO BE FREE FROM CORPORATE INFLUENCE, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE CONCERNS OF THE CONSTITUENTS

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