VOTE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
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"As a mother, veteran financial executive, small business owner, community leader, and proud Westminster resident of over 35 years, I believe our city deserves better leadership. I'm running for Westminster City Council because District 4 deserves a leader who shows up, listens, and delivers results. Having raised my family here while building a four-decade career in finance and accounting, including 28 years as a Financial Controller, I have seen what works and what doesn’t. I am stepping up to bring accountability, common sense, and real commitment to the city council and the people who call this community home.
I have spent my career balancing professional excellence with service, from managing multi-million-dollar budgets as a Financial Controller to volunteering in our schools, churches, and community events. I have stood up for inclusion, supported our local students, and brought neighbors together. Now, I am ready to bring that same leadership to City Hall by strengthening our local economy, ensuring responsible spending, addressing homelessness with compassion, and creating a city government that actually listens to and respects its residents."
Loan Nguyen
LOAN'S VISION TO MAKE WESTMINSTER SHINE
Economic Growth & Community Revitalization
Through my "Make Westminster Shine" initiative, I am focused on improving our quality of life because a cleaner, safer city is a more competitive city. By restoring pride and safety to our neighborhoods and commercial corridors, we will attract new businesses, bring quality jobs back to Westminster, and revitalize our local tax base.
Fiscal Accountability
As an experienced accountant and seasoned financial manager, I will bring rigorous financial discipline and executive leadership to the Council. We need a leader who not only understands the numbers but knows how to manage multi-million-dollar budgets to ensure every tax dollar is spent prudently.
Cut Wasteful Spending to Invest in the Community
Real change only comes when we have leaders who are focused on work, not on political drama and infighting. The division and discord within the City Council have caused meetings to drag on for hours, costing city taxpayers unnecessary and costly staff overtime. While no single councilmember can stop council dysfunction on their own, I promise to bring a much-needed steady hand, professional decorum, and financial management background to the table to help end this waste.
By eliminating wasteful spending—from unreasonably long meetings to unnecessary street renaming projects—I will ensure your tax dollars are invested directly back into the community. My top priority is redirecting these funds toward safe and enriching after-school programs for our youth.
Protect Our Seniors & Mobile Home Residents
Our seniors on fixed incomes deserve housing stability and peace of mind. As your Councilmember, I will champion a local Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance to ensure fair, predictable space rent increases. I will fight to ensure our senior communities remain affordable, safe, and secure places to live.
Expand Youth Programs
I will champion expanding after-school and youth programs across Westminster, prioritizing new spaces for the families in District 4 where these vital resources are needed most. By strengthening our citywide youth care network, we will give our children a secure environment to learn and grow while saving working parents thousands in childcare costs.
Reduce Homelessness
Addressing homelessness requires both immediate action and long-term prevention. By continuing to partner with adjacent cities through the Navigation Center, we will ensure effective outreach and practical support for those in crisis today.
At the same time, we must look to the future by investing in after-school and youth programs. This is a proven way to provide early stability and support, helping prevent our next generation from facing housing instability.
Community Connection & Transparency
Government works best when we work together. As your Councilmember, I will bring City Hall directly to our neighborhoods by hosting regular, quarterly community town halls. I am committed to creating an open, welcoming space where we can connect face-to-face, celebrate our city's progress, and collaborate on positive solutions for the future of Westminster.
ENDORSEMENTS
Westminster City Councilmember
Carlos Manzo
Westminster School Board Vice President
Tina Gustin Gurney
Coast Community College District Trustee
Phu Nguyen
Community Members
Phong Ly
Louise Larsen
Phuong Binh Nguyen
Margaret Mullen
Khiem Nguyen
Kristina Arcerito
Đào Trần
Phong Ly
Iriz Gonzalez
Tim Hogan
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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY
"Loan Nguyen has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving our community with integrity, compassion, and purpose. Her dedication is evident in her efforts to listen, engage, and advocate for the needs of our residents. With a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for all, Loan brings thoughtful leadership and a strong sense of responsibility to every challenge. She is a proven advocate who will continue to work diligently for the betterment of our city, and I am proud to support her candidacy for Council."
Westminster City Councilmember
Carlos Manzo
"I am proud to endorse Loan Nguyen for Westminster City Council, District 4. I have been so impressed with Loan’s leadership ability and sound judgement and feel her empathy and wisdom is a needed asset for our City Council."
Westminster Resident
Louise Larsen
"I’m a long-time resident of Orange County and have known Loan Nguyen for over 13 years. Loan is a candidate, and a person, whom I can truly support without any reservations. She is sincere in her desire to work hard to make life better for the people in her community. Also, her expertise as an accountant is desperately needed in financial times such as these. The city’s future depends on someone who is dedicated, honest, and intelligent like Loan Nguyen. Please vote to support her!"
Margaret Mullen
"I am a former boat refugee who was fortunate to resettle in Orange County in 1979. After many years of building a life in this second homeland, I now work in healthcare and have proudly called Westminster my home since 1992. As a husband, a father of three, and a longtime resident, I carry deep gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities this community has provided for my family. With great respect and appreciation for my adopted home, I am proud and confident in endorsing Loan Nguyen for Westminster City Council, District 4. Loan Nguyen is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the community and understands the real concerns and needs of local residents. She is committed to delivering practical solutions that enhance public safety, support local businesses, and build stronger, more livable neighborhoods. What truly sets her apart is her willingness to listen, her integrity in action, and her steadfast commitment to putting the community first. I firmly believe District 4 will be represented effectively and responsibly under her leadership. I respectfully encourage all residents and community members to join me in supporting Loan Nguyen."
Westminster Resident
Khiem Nguyen
"I am beyond proud to support my aunt, Loan Nguyen, for Westminster City Council, District 4! She has always been someone who puts others first, leads with strong values, and works hard. She is exactly what the city needs, and I am confident that she will serve Westminster with dedication and commitment. "
Kristina Arcerito
"Loan Nguyễn's six-points-vision for making Westminster shine has inspired me. Her lifetime balancing professional excellence with service, from managing multi million dollar budgets as a Financial Controller, to volunteering in our schools, churches, and community events, make me believe that her vision for Westminster shine isn't only from her lips, but truly from her heart. Let's vote Loan Nguyễn for city council, district 4 so she can bring prosperity, safety, and happiness for all."
Former Westminster School District & Garden Grove Unified School District Community Liaison Worker
Đào Trần
"Westminster deserves to have leaders who prioritize the issues and needs of its local residents. Loan Nguyen cares deeply for her neighbors and for all families in Westminster. I believe Loan will bring much needed fiscal responsibility, sensible solutions, and sanity to the City Council."
Phong Ly
"Loan will do the hard work to address issues that face the citizens of Westminster including housing, safety and financial responsibility. "
Westminster School Board Vice President
Tina Gustin Gurney
"I have known Loan Nguyen for nearly 16 years, since August 2010, and had the privilege of working under her leadership at both CyberCoders and later at Jobot. Throughout all these years, Loan has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, intelligence, patience, and genuine care for the people around her.
What always stood out to me most about Loan is her leadership style and the way she makes people feel. She is approachable, supportive, and the type of leader who truly listens and guides others. She creates an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, learning, and growing professionally. There was always something to learn from her, and I truly admire how knowledgeable, smart, and supportive she has always been throughout the years.
When Loan reached out to me again in 2019 to join her team at Jobot, I never hesitated to say yes. I already had a good job at the time, but the opportunity to work with her again was an easy decision because of the respect and trust I had in her leadership.
Loan is not only an exceptional professional and leader, but also a genuinely kind person who truly cares about helping others succeed. I truly believe she has so much to offer the Westminster community and will bring accountability, compassion, professionalism, and strong leadership to City Council.
I proudly support Loan Nguyen for Westminster City Council District 4."
Orange County Resident
Iriz Gonzalez
“Our family business has been located in the heart of Westminster’s District 4 for more than four decades, giving us a deep understanding of the community, its neighborhoods, and the people who call it home. In recent years, Westminster has faced significant financial challenges. I believe Loan Nguyen’s strong background in accounting and finance will bring a fresh, practical, and much-needed perspective to the City Council. She has the skills to help guide Westminster toward a stronger and more sustainable future. Just as importantly, Loan is a person of integrity, compassion, and exceptional character. She listens, cares deeply about the community, and approaches public service with both professionalism and heart. Westminster needs thoughtful, capable leadership at this critical moment, and I am confident that Loan Nguyen is the right person for the job.”
Coast Community College District Trustee
Phu Nguyen
"Loan Nguyen uniquely fills the qualities we need to create a responsive, effective City Council for Westminster. Her financial knowledge is critically needed to help us overcome the seemingly intractable fiscal problems which have plagued the City for far too many years. In addition, her sterling character and uncompromising integrity give promise we’ll have a Council more receptive to the true needs of the City. I encourage everyone in District 4 to vote confidently for their future — elect Loan Nguyen to the City Council."
Westminster Business Owner
Tim Hogan
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