Harper and Wagner Endorse Kuo for Council
IRVINE - Today, Anthony Kuo announced that he has earned the support and endorsement of Assemblyman Donald P. Wagner and Assemblyman Matthew Harper, Irvine's two representatives in the California State Assembly.
"I am grateful for the leadership Assemblymembers Wagner and Harper have offered Irvine in the state legislature," Kuo said. "I am particularly humbled to have earned the endorsement of two individuals who came from and understand what it takes to serve in local government."
Prior to representing Irvine in the State Assembly, Wagner was an elected member of the Board of Trustees for the South Orange County Community College District, and was an Irvine "Citizen of the Year" finalist.
Assemblyman Matthew Harper represents the 74th Assembly District, which includes portions of Irvine. He is a former Mayor and City Councilman from Huntington Beach and also served on the Board of Trustees for the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
Anthony Kuo grew up in Irvine, attended Irvine's public schools, and has served in numerous community organizations including the Irvine Children's Fund, Irvine Valley College Foundation, and Exchange Club of Irvine. He has been a member of the Irvine Planning Commission since 2011 and has been selected Chairman unanimously by his peers for four consecutive years.