Promises Made, Promises Kept
When I took office in 2022, I promised fiscal responsibility and to prioritize public safety, and I delivered. Here is what I accomplished, in order:
2025: Renewed Arcadia’s No Camping Ordinance
- After becoming Mayor in 2025, I led the renewal of the No Camping Ordinance.
- It gives Arcadia Police the power to address homeless encampments.
FY 2024–25: Turned a $3 Million Deficit into a Surplus
- The City projected a deficit of about $3 million.
- Despite pushback from my colleagues, I opposed the deficit.
- By year-end it became a projected $34K surplus, with no cuts to public safety.
2025: Pushed for Fire Prevention After the Eaton Fire
- I proposed funding prevention experts to find our city’s biggest risks, like dry brush areas, so we could address them.
- No support from colleagues.
Ongoing: Standing Up for Public Safety
- Pressed city staff to fill police vacancies and move police drones forward.
- Opposed a drug rehab facility in the heart of our city due to safety concerns.
2026: Raised Concerns About Foreign Influence Before the Mayor's Guilty Plea
- In May 2026, then-Mayor Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government.
- Two months earlier, I had proposed a discussion of her foreign connections.
- No votes of support from Council.
2026: Demanded Financial Disclosure from All Council Members
- In August 2026, news reports said Mayor Cheng received campaign donations from the CEO of a registered agent for CCP media. They also said Council Member Cao’s campaign spent over $17,000 with the same registered agent.
- Since then, I’ve made two proposals requiring public disclosure of ALL council members’ financial ties.
- No votes in support.
Ongoing: Listening to You
- I read every email you send.
- Hundreds of residents wrote to oppose oak tree removal. I spoke up and asked for it to go on a future agenda. I got no support, but I will keep speaking up.
Arcadia’s Sales Tax Rose to 11% on October 1. That’s Too High.
Re-elect Sharon Kwan by November 3. She will fight for taxpayers, local control, and a balanced budget.
Residents First, Not Special Interests
居民优先，不为特殊利益。
City employee costs (including police and fire) rose 31% in two years. I will oppose cost increases.
Hire Back 11% of Arcadia’s Missing Police Force
加税之前，先补足警察空缺。
Police vacancies increased 38% from last year. I will prioritize hiring over other city expenses.
Oppose Drug Rehab Centers in Arcadia
反对亚凯迪亚设吸毒者收治所。
I have been the only council member to oppose the costly drug rehab center on First Ave., which Arcadia residents did not approve.
Every Dollar Spent Responsibly
You pay taxes to this city, and every dollar of yours must be spent responsibly. I question everything before approval.
Vote November 3. Re-Elect Sharon Kwan for District 2
Re-elect me for District 2, and I will continue fighting for you.