Tim Shaw Launches Campaign for Orange County Supervisor, Pledges “Focused Leadership and Proven Results”

LAPost / Anaheim, CA (October 14, 2025) — Tim Shaw officially launched his campaign for Orange County Supervisor during a press conference held Tuesday, October 14, at the Pacific West Association of Realtors (PWR) office in Anaheim. The event drew close to a hundred supporters, including prominent local officials, community leaders, and business representatives from across Orange County.

Among the attendees were Orange County Republican Party Chair Will O’Neill, former California Republican Party Chair Sen. Jim Brulte, former California State Senate Republican Leaders Sen. Dick Ackerman and Sen. Bob Huff, California State Assemblymember Tri Ta, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, and Orange County Board of Education members Dr. Lisa Sparks, Dr. Ken Williams, and Jorge Valdes. Other distinguished guests included Orange County Auditor-Controller Andrew Hamilton, County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich, Brea Mayor Blair Stewart, Fountain Valley Mayor Jim Cunneen, Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, Newport Beach Councilmember Michelle Barto, Placentia Councilmember Ward Smith, Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen, Lake Forest Councilmember Ben Yu, Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member Brenda Lebsac, and Lowell Joint School District Board Members Karen Shaw and Janet Averill.

Several Chinese-American community leaders and entrepreneurs were also present, including Alex Chen, founding president of The Orange Club; Lily Zhang, founder of North America Real Estate Academy; Wendy Weng, president of New Power Education Group; Yi Chun Huang, vice principal of New Power Education Irvine; David Wang, chairman of the USA-China Trade & Culture Association; Sam Li, president of the Qingdao Chamber of Commerce; Joanna Pang, founder of AUNARA Medical Spa; Cathy Yang, real estate investor and broker; Elaine Li, vice president of Bank Irvine; Colin Chu, president of USLifeEasyGo; and David Lin, special assistant to the chairman of CTKidStar USA.

During his speech, Tim Shaw expressed gratitude for the strong turnout and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that Orange County remains a safe, prosperous, and family-friendly community. He highlighted his extensive record of public service at both city and county levels, emphasizing practical solutions to issues that directly affect residents’ quality of life.

Shaw currently represents Orange County’s Fourth District, which includes the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, portions of Anaheim, and nearby unincorporated areas.

He shared that he and his wife Shannon chose to raise their six sons in Orange County public schools, reflecting their confidence in local education. Shaw pledged to confront the county’s most pressing challenges—particularly public safety and housing affordability—so residents do not face the same decline in safety and quality of life seen in other parts of California.

Drawing on his experience as a former La Habra City Councilmember and Mayor, Shaw cited his work on community safety and livability issues. He also discussed his leadership roles as Chair of the Orange County Transportation Authority, where he helped reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility, and as a board member of the Orange County Sanitation District, advancing clean water initiatives and public health protection. In addition, Shaw has served as Chairman of the Orange County Board of Education and currently serves as Vice Chair.

“We need leaders in Orange County who stand for law and order, free enterprise, and transparent government,” Shaw said.

California Assemblymember Philip Chen endorsed Shaw’s campaign, stating, “Tim Shaw has the leadership experience and dedication needed to guide our county effectively. I fully support his run for Orange County’s Fourth District Supervisor.”

Tim Shaw’s Policy Priorities

Public Safety

• Partner with law enforcement and first responders.

• Strengthen community policing, crime prevention, and disaster readiness.

• Ensure school and neighborhood safety through accountability and smart policing.

Job Creation and Local Economy

• Cut red tape and simplify county permitting processes.

• Support entrepreneurship and small business growth.

• Promote innovation, infrastructure investment, and workforce development to create quality local jobs.

Supporting Families

• Expand school choice and educational opportunities for parents.

• Improve local parks, libraries, and after-school programs.

• Strengthen public health, senior services, and childcare options for working parents.

Addressing Homelessness

• Combine compassion with accountability to protect public safety.

• Expand mental health and addiction recovery programs.

• Provide clear pathways to housing stability and employment.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Maintain a balanced budget and safeguard taxpayer dollars.

• Ensure transparency and measurable outcomes for all county programs.

• Foster a pro-business climate to create jobs without expanding government spending.

Shaw concluded his speech by reiterating his campaign theme — “Focused Leadership. Proven Results.” — and called on residents of the Fourth District to work together to keep Orange County safe, prosperous, and affordable for working families.

(By: Richard Ren / LAPost)