Branda Lin—co-founder of the nonprofit Irvine Watchdog, a local news source established in 2019, and a Community Services commissioner under Mayor Farrah Khan—is running to be elected Irvine’s mayor in the Nov. 8 election.
“For the past four years I have dedicated myself to local municipal issues and led a group of dedicated volunteers through Irvine Watchdog because I believe in a strong local government that values transparency, honesty, and accountability, for the betterment of our community,” Lin posted to social media as part of her campaign announcement in August. “I’m passionate about informing residents to empower residents.”
If elected, Lin said she will advocate for change across the city, including replacing Irvine’s two representatives on the board of the Orange County Power Authority, which manages energy distribution in the city. Lin wants to hire a different CEO to lead with better transparency….