News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

12/08/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6212
pio@cityofirvine.org

City of Irvine Swears in Newly Elected Mayor and City Councilmembers

The City of Irvine swore-in the newly-elected Mayor and City Councilmembers Tuesday, December 8. The ceremony included Mayor Farrah N. Khan, Councilmember Mike Carroll, Councilmember Tammy Kim, and Councilmember Larry Agran.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Mayor Khan announced the Council’s first initiatives of 2021.

A task force comprised of local health officials will be developed to help navigate and advise the City Council on COVID-19. This will ensure the safety of Irvine residents is at the forefront of Council decisions.

Additionally, 2021 marks the City of Irvine’s 50th anniversary. In order to celebrate the City’s past and chart the course forward, a 50-50 initiative was announced. This will lay the foundation for generations of Irvine residents to come.

The swearing-in ceremony is available to view on the City’s Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as here.

Download photos from the Swearing-In Ceremony here. 

The City Council Meeting followed at 4 p.m.  Councilmember Tammy Kim was elected Vice Mayor. The meeting can be viewed on ICTV at cityofirvine.org/ictv.

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.