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Public Safety First
Keep Irvine the #1 safest city in America. I will oppose any cuts to the Irvine Police Department budget and ensure our public safety resources stay fully funded.
Our District
District 5 is home.
From my home village of Woodbridge to the University Park Library, District 5 is a mosaic of villages, parks, and schools that together capture everything that is special about Irvine.
A community of villages.
District 5 stretches across some of Irvine's most beloved neighborhoods. Each village has its own character — but we share the same values: strong schools, safe streets, and green space we can all enjoy.
- Woodbridge
- Westpark
- University Park
- Rancho San Joaquin
50k+
Residents in District 5
60+
Parks and green spaces
12
Top-rated public schools
Priorities
A Practical Plan for Irvine and D5.
Four areas where I'll focus on day one.
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Fiscal Restraint
Get Irvine's budget back on track. I'll push for the discipline and accountability needed to close the deficit and protect our long-term financial health.
03
Focus on Local Issues
Prioritize what affects residents every day: well-maintained roads and infrastructure, real traffic mitigation, and growth that's responsible and respects our neighborhoods.
04
Keep University Park Library Open
Work closely with community leaders and city staff to extend the library's lease with the county. District 5 families deserve to keep this important resource.
Our Environment
Open Space
Open space is central to Irvine's identity. From our parks and trails to our protected natural areas, it's what sets this city apart, and I'm committed to keeping it that way.
Protect what's protected
I support protecting Irvine's existing open space. Irvine was master-planned so that growth and green space would go hand in hand, and that balance is worth keeping. The state requires Irvine to plan for more than 23,000 new housing units, or we face the possibility of losing local control of housing development. So the question isn't whether we grow, it's whether we shape that growth or have it shaped for us. But before any project comes to a vote, I would like to see three questions answered: 1. Are the legal and voter commitments on that land settled? If a vote of the people is required by law, let's have that vote. 2. Does it have the infrastructure to support it: roads, schools, parks, and public safety? 3. Does the city get real community benefits in return?
Greenbelts and trails
Protecting open space isn't only about what we set aside. It's also about maintaining what we already have. Keep the open space corridors and trail network connected and well maintained, so families can walk, bike, and ride closer to home. Taking care of existing greenbelts is a smart use of city dollars, because a well-kept trail serves residents every day and costs far less than fixing neglect later.
Parks that hold up
Every park, play area, and lagoon in Irvine should get the upkeep it needs, from irrigation and turf to lighting and restrooms. Families count on these places every weekend, and they notice when a sprinkler is broken or a restroom is locked. Keeping them in good shape is a basic job of city government, and I'll treat it that way.
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Steven Alves for City Council 2026
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