Shiva Farivar
Shiva Farivar was a candidate for the Irvine City Council in California. Farivar was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Farivar previously ran for the city council in 2010. She won 19 percent of the vote in that race, placing fourth of seven candidates competing for the two available seats.[2]
Although city council elections in Irvine are officially nonpartisan, Farivar is known to be affiliated with the Democratic Party.[3]
Biography
Farivar received an undergraduate degree in political science and German literature from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.A. in German literature from the University of California, Irvine. She also holds a diploma in children's and adolescent literature from the Institute of Children's Literature and certificates in corporate risk management and emotional intelligence from the American Institute of Higher Education Resources.[4]
As of her run for city council in 2016, Farivar was a principal at the consulting firm SKF Consulting Services. Her professional experience also includes work as an associate at the consulting firm First Strategies, executive assistant to then-Mayor Beth Krom, and associate at 1st Business Bank and Wells Fargo Bank.[4]
Farivar has served as chair of the Irvine Community Services Commission and the Irvine Strategic Plan for Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee. She has also directed the Irvine Persian New Year Festival and volunteered for local school site councils. She was named an Outstanding Supporter of Prevention by the Irvine Prevention Coalition in 2014.[4][5]
Farivar and her husband, Firouz, have two children.[5][6]
Campaign themes
2016
Farivar's 2016 campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Improving and Enhancing Irvine's Quality of Life As one of the best Master-planned Cities in the Nation, Irvine's high quality of life is largely due to the meticulous and smart planning that went into building out our City. As your Councilmember, I will be committed to balancing growth with thoughtful consideration of all aspects that affect our daily lives, and uphold the high standards that have made Irvine one of the best Cities to live in. Responsibly Managing our Budget As your Councilmember, I will fight to make sure our City is getting the best value for our tax dollars and that our budget is spent wisely on services that benefit the residents. I will also work to ensure Irvine continues its legacy of creativity and innovation in the delivery of government services. Promoting Educational Excellence The high quality of Education is one of the main reasons families want to live in Irvine. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of providing EVERY student the opportunity to receive the best education that is available in our City. I am committed to building a stronger partnership with our neighborhood schools, Irvine Valley College and the University of California, Irvine. Through cooperation with Community partners, I will also focus on the wellbeing of our children by promoting Prevention Strategies to help them navigate the many challenges that they face. Celebrating Cultural Diversity People from all over the world choose to live in Irvine, because the City provides a lifestyle that not only accepts, but welcomes Cultural Diversity. Irvine is one of the most integrated Cities, where many languages are spoken on every street, and students are exposed to over seventy different ones in our schools. As a member of the Council, I will advance the principle of multiculturalism by creating more Community events and festivities, so that all residents, young and old, and families, can enjoy the differences of cultures through more exposure and knowledge. Only by knowing more about each other can we understand each other. Keeping Neighborhoods Safe Nothing is more important than keeping our neighborhoods safe, and knowing that our families, our children are protected. As your Councilmember, I will prioritize funding for our Public Safety Department to maintain fast emergency response times, and work with our Police Department to ensure we are always employing the most effective methods to combat and prevent crime.[7][8] |
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2010
During her 2010 city council campaign, Farivar told The Orange County Register, "I want Irvine to remain on the positive and visionary path that it has been on. Most of all, I want to ensure that we continue to offer excellence in education, starting with preschools, K-12, and higher education. Education is the #1 reason people move to Irvine."[3]
Elections
2016
The city of Irvine, California, held elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was in August 2016. Two of the four city council seats were up for election.[9] The following candidates ran in the Irvine City Council general election.[10]
| Irvine City Council, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Christina Shea Incumbent |
20.15% | 28,072 |
| Melissa Fox |
17.25% | 24,023 |
| Anthony Kuo | 15.29% | 21,301 |
| Farrah Khan | 11.84% | 16,487 |
| Anila Ali | 7.19% | 10,011 |
| Shiva Farivar | 7.04% | 9,799 |
| Dale Cheema | 6.35% | 8,844 |
| Courtney Santos | 4.85% | 6,758 |
| Matthew Ehorn | 3.58% | 4,988 |
| Hyunjoung Ahn | 3.34% | 4,651 |
| Ian Daelucian | 3.12% | 4,349 |
| Total Votes | 139,283 | |
| Source: Orange County Elections, "Official Results for Election," accessed December 7, 2016 | ||
Endorsements
2016
Farivar received endorsements from the following in 2016:[11]
- Orange County League of Conservation Voters
- Irvine City Councilwoman Beth Krom
- Former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang
2010
Farivar received endorsements from the following in 2010:[12]
- Iranian American Political Action Committee
- Irvine City Councilwoman Beth Krom
Recent news
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See also
- Irvine, California
- Municipal elections in Irvine, California (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
- Campaign website
- Social media:
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Irvine, "Qualified Candidates for Mayor / City Council," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "2010 General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Orange County Register, "Probolsky: Meet Irvine City Council Candidate Shiva Farivar," June 24, 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 LinkedIn, "Shiva Farivar," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Shiva Farivar - Irvine City Council, "Shiva Farivar," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Shiva Farivar, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
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- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Current Election Info," accessed August 13, 2015
- ↑ City of Irvine, "Qualified Candidates for Mayor / City Council," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "Shiva Farivar on September 30, 2016," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ Iranian American Political Action Committee, "Shiva Farivar," accessed October 4, 2016
