Sophia Tse (Cerritos City Council At-large, California, candidate 2025)

Sophia Tse

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Cerritos City Council At-large

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Last election

March 4, 2025

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Bachelor's

San Francisco State University, 1983

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Professor

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Sophia Tse ran for election to the Cerritos City Council At-large in California. She was on the ballot in the general election on March 4, 2025.^[source]

Tse completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sophia Tse provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 15, 2025:

• Birth date: September 22, 1954
• Bachelor's: San Francisco State University, 1983
• Graduate: California State University Long Beach, 2009
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Professor
• Prior offices held:
  • ABCUSD Board (2007-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Balancing Tradition and Innovation for a Stronger Cerritos.
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Elections

General election

General election for Cerritos City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Cerritos City Council At-large on March 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Adrian Ayub (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jignesh Chokshi (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jennifer Hong (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Hao Huynh (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Esther Hwang (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ashok Patnaik (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rocky Pavone (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Mark E. Pulido (Nonpartisan)
		Riaz Surti (Nonpartisan)
		Sophia Tse (Nonpartisan)

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Sophia Tse completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tse's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sophia Tse has proudly called Cerritos home for 41 years, raising her children and cherishing time with her grandchildren in this vibrant community. With 17 years of experience as a member and president of the ABC Unified School District Board, Sophia has demonstrated her ability to lead with fiscal responsibility and collaborate effectively for the benefit of all Cerritos residents. As a dedicated healthcare professional, she brings a unique perspective to addressing the city’s challenges with compassion and expertise.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Strengthen Public Safety: Stronger partnerships with sheriff & neighborhood watch
• Restore community pride: Collaborate with CALTRANS and neighboring cities to address neglected freeway access points
• Fiscal responsibility: Ensure balanced budgets & introduce innovative solutions to maximize taxpayer resources & promote efficient city operations

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Community Safety, Healthcare, Education, and Fiscal responsibility

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Sophia Tse has proudly called Cerritos home for 41 years, raising her children and cherishing time with her grandchildren in this vibrant community. With 17 years of experience as a member and president of the ABC Unified School District Board, Sophia has demonstrated her ability to lead with fiscal responsibility and collaborate effectively for the benefit of all Cerritos residents. As a dedicated healthcare professional, she brings a unique perspective to addressing the city’s challenges with compassion and expertise.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Nurse

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Sharon Quirk-Silva

Cristina Garcia
Tony Lima
Sally Flower
John Lyon
Barry Rabbitt
Diana Needham
Dr. Daniel Wong
Frank Yokoyama
Zurich Lewis
Shin Liu
Francisco Noyola
Brad Beach
Michael Ugenio
Gail Bosfield Swint
Marcus Bedford
Mei Pan
Kelly Vo
Victor Farfan
Gordon Hom
Leila Nam

Rosa Peters

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Sophia Tse has pledged to bring transparency to the forefront of her leadership if elected, ensuring that every decision, policy, and initiative is communicated openly with the public. She is committed to fostering trust by providing clear, accessible updates and creating channels for community input and dialogue. By prioritizing accountability and honesty, Sophia aims to build a government that works collaboratively with its constituents, empowering them to stay informed and actively involved in shaping their future.

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