Steve Rhee Featured in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Steve Rhee Featured in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune On October 5, 2026, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune featured Steve Rhee, candidate for Arcadia City…
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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.
Trusted Leadership:
- 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
I’m tired of seeing negative stories about Arcadia in the news. The FBI raids. Foreign Influence. Chaos at City Hall. Big crime busts.
I’ll support policies and plans designed to fight crime, stop external influence, and make our neighborhoods and businesses safer.
I’ll make sure the voices of the residents are heard and not pushed aside by interests that don’t live here, don’t know us, and don’t serve us.
A vote for me is a vote for change and trusted leadership.
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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
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
— Mike Danielson (aka. Mr.D)
Steven Rhee is the person to bring integrity and confidence back to Arcadia City Council. He will listen to Arcadia residents and make principled decisions without the political entanglements and personal agendas we have been plagued with recently. He is not beholden to unions, developers or social media influencers. His caring for Arcadia, its present and future, has been publicly demonstrated and well documented for years. He is respectful, articulate and passionate.
— 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.”
— 𝓖𝓪𝓲𝓵 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓵, Former Arcadia Mayor
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.”
District 5
Proud to Serve Arcadia
District 5 is home to residents, families, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods that make Arcadia such a special community.
I am committed to listening to the needs of not only the people in District 5 but all those who call Arcadia home.
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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.
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