Steve Rhee portrait with Elect Steve Rhee Arcadia City Council D5 to the right of his picture.
Steve Rhee 4 Arcadia with his wife and two daughters, and their dog.

Arcadia Isn’t Just Where I Live. It’s Home.

Arcadia is more than where my family lives; it is the community we are proud to call home.

As a husband, father, small business owner, and longtime volunteer, I believe strong cities depend on trusted, independent leaders who listen to the people they serve.

For more than 17 years, I have had the privilege of serving Arcadia through our schools, community organizations, local events, and business community. Those experiences have allowed me to listen, learn, and better understand what matters to the people who call Arcadia home.

17 Years of Service to the Arcadia Community

  • Arcadia Education Foundation
    • President and Trustee
  • Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association
    • Treasurer and Board Member
    • Lunar New Year Festival Chairperson
    • Planning Committee Member: Patriotic Festival, Holiday Fair, and Halloween Haunting
    • Spearheaded a local effort that raised $154,000 for 14 Arcadia educators affected by the Eaton fires.
  • Lion’s Club, Arcadia Champion Member
  • Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
    • Member and Former Board Member
  • PTSA, VP and Honorary Service Award Recipient
  • Tournament of Roses, Volunteer

Why I’m Running

My goal is simple: restore trust in our city’s leadership and make sure the voices of Arcadia residents and businesses are heard.

My Priorities for Arcadia

Focused on responsible leadership, safe neighborhoods, and decisions that put the Arcadia community first.

Restore Trust

Accountable. Independent.

Residents should feel confident in how decisions are made at City Hall.

I will support measures that strengthen transparency, accountability, and public confidence while keeping outside agendas from influencing decisions that should be made for Arcadia.

Public Safety

Safe neighborhoods. Safe businesses.

Public safety is one of the most important responsibilities of local government.

I will support efforts that protect our residents and businesses while addressing crime, homelessness, and the issues affecting the safety and quality of life in our community.

Community First

Listen first. Serve Arcadia.

Good leadership begins by listening.

I will actively seek the concerns, ideas, and feedback of Arcadia residents and businesses and work to ensure that City Council decisions reflect the needs and priorities of our community.

No Special Interests. No Campaign Donations.

I’m self-funding my campaign and not accepting financial donations because I want residents to know that when I make a decision, my responsibility is to our community, not donors, not outside organizations, nor any special interests.

My responsibility is to you.

Trusted by Members of Our Community

Endorsements

Leadership is built on trust. I am honored to have the support of current and former Arcadia leaders, educators, business owners, community advocates, and residents who share my commitment to keeping Arcadia strong.

What Arcadia Residents Are Saying

Community Testimonials

Fenton Eng profile picture.
Fenton Eng
Steven Rhee is a true community leader. He cares about the needs of his neighbors and has a relentless drive to keeping Arcadia a great place to live. I give my full endorsement to Steven Rhee as city councilperson of Arcadia.”
–Fenton Eng
Gail Marshall, former mayor of the City of Arcadia posing for a picture with Steve Rhee.
Gail Marshall
I support Steve Rhee because he’s a trusted, honest leader who brings fresh hope to Arcadia. His dedication to safety, addressing homelessness, and improving quality of life shows his commitment to our community. Steve’s guidance has always been steady and sincere, and I believe he will help make Arcadia safer and stronger.”
— 𝓖𝓪𝓲𝓵 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓵, Former Arcadia Mayor,

District 5

Proud to Serve Arcadia

District 5 is home to residents, families, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods that make Arcadia such a special community.

Steve is committed to listening to the needs of not only the people in District 5 but all those who call Arcadia home.

Close up map of District 5 area of the City of Arcadia.
Map of all the Districts including District 5 area of the City of Arcadia.
Map of District 5 area of the City of Arcadia.

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I Want to Hear From You

Have a question, concern, or idea for our city?

I want to hear what matters to you. Good leadership starts with listening, and your voice should always have a place in the conversation.