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Proudly serving the City of Irvine, CA as Vice Mayor and Councilman. Putting the community first, committed to "People over Politics" #peopleoverpolitics

Official Websites

Vice Mayor Mai - Official City of Irvine Page
Vice Mayor Mai - Official City of Irvine Page

Legislative Initiatives & Platform

Mai, Veteran Services and Resources (PASSED 7-0)
Mai, Veteran Services and Resources (PASSED 7-0)
Mai, Anti-Bullying Initiative (PASSED 4-3)
Mai, Anti-Bullying Initiative (PASSED 4-3)
Mai, 100 Flags Initiative – A Patriotic Landmark Program Leading to America’s 250th (PASSED 7-0)
Mai, 100 Flags Initiative – A Patriotic Landmark Program Leading to America’s 250th (PASSED 7-0)
Mai, Establishing Irvine's Citywide Toy Drive Program (PASSED 5-1)
Mai, Establishing Irvine's Citywide Toy Drive Program (PASSED 5-1)
Mai, Enhancing Programs for Disabled Autistic Children/Adults (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Enhancing Programs for Disabled Autistic Children/Adults (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Creation of Irvine's First "Non-Profit Week" Program (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Creation of Irvine's First "Non-Profit Week" Program (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Irvine's Inaugural 4th of July Celebration (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Irvine's Inaugural 4th of July Celebration (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Improvements to the City’s Walnut Trail (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Improvements to the City’s Walnut Trail (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Youth Drug Awareness/Chomyn Memorial at Heritage Park (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Youth Drug Awareness/Chomyn Memorial at Heritage Park (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Establishing Broadband Internet Options for ALL of Irvine (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Establishing Broadband Internet Options for ALL of Irvine (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Establishment of PACE (All-inclusive Elderly Care Facility) (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Establishment of PACE (All-inclusive Elderly Care Facility) (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Business License Fee Exemption for Small Businesses (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, Business License Fee Exemption for Small Businesses (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, $1.5M to Irvine One Home Grant/Programs (PASSED 6-0)
Mai, $1.5M to Irvine One Home Grant/Programs (PASSED 6-0)

Boards & Commitees

Irvine Great Park - Director
Irvine Division of Legislative Affairs - Vice Mayor
Orange County Power Authority - Vice Chairman/Director
Irvine Community Land Trust - Director
Irvine Barclay Theatre - Director
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Press and News Mentions/Articles

Irvine High School Students compete to make change in City Hall (OC Register)
Irvine High School Students compete to make change in City Hall (OC Register)
Vice Mayor James Mai Successfully Negotiates (8.5M+) Early Repayment of City Loan from the Orange County Power Authority
Cityside Fiber Commits $50 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Irvine
Cityside Fiber Commits $50 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Irvine
Facing AI Shaping Cities - South Coast Chinese Cultural Association
Facing AI Shaping Cities - South Coast Chinese Cultural Association
Irvine Might See Child Care Grant Program for Children Ages 4 and Below
Irvine Might See Child Care Grant Program for Children Ages 4 and Below
Tokyo Central Grand Opening in Irvine (Coverage)
Tokyo Central Grand Opening in Irvine (Coverage)
Irvine Connect shuttle system is picking up steam, but can an Irvine-wide transit network work?
Irvine Connect shuttle system is picking up steam, but can an Irvine-wide transit network work?
Can Irvine’s Great Park Handle Large-Scale Events?
Can Irvine’s Great Park Handle Large-Scale Events?
Irvine spent $700K on gondola proposal for Great Park before it was made public
Irvine spent $700K on gondola proposal for Great Park before it was made public
Turning Struggles Into Hope: The Journey of Vice Mayor James Mai From Refugee Roots to Irvine Leadership
From Exodus to Emergence: Black April 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
From Exodus to Emergence: Black April 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
Irvine’s massive Great Park could get a system of gondolas to ferry visitors around
Irvine’s massive Great Park could get a system of gondolas to ferry visitors around
Irvine Rolls Out Affordable Housing Program For Homeless Students
Irvine Rolls Out Affordable Housing Program For Homeless Students
Egg-A-Pool-Looza 2025 Recap (ICTV)
Egg-A-Pool-Looza 2025 Recap (ICTV)
Saudi consulate in Los Angeles celebrates Eid Al-Fitr
Saudi consulate in Los Angeles celebrates Eid Al-Fitr
Will Irvine host a grand Fourth of July festival? City leaders are discussing the idea.
Will Irvine host a grand Fourth of July festival? City leaders are discussing the idea.
Meet District 3 Councilmember: James Mai - Irvine Community News and Views
Meet District 3 Councilmember: James Mai - Irvine Community News and Views
James Mai appointed as Irvine Vice Mayor
James Mai appointed as Irvine Vice Mayor
OC’s Green Power Agency Could Lose Most of its Customers
OC’s Green Power Agency Could Lose Most of its Customers
Newly elected Councilman James Mai has been chosen as Vice Mayor of Irvine.
Newly elected Councilman James Mai has been chosen as Vice Mayor of Irvine.
Candidate Close Up 2024: James Mai — The Vine
Candidate Close Up 2024: James Mai — The Vine

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