Hong "Diana" Zhao
City of Walnut, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Hong "Diana" Zhao is a licensed clinical social worker and former supervisor at the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.1 She retired in 2023 after 16 years with the agency.1 Zhao is now director of the Win Win Relationship Learning Center.2 She has served as a city commissioner and community volunteer.1
Her platform includes reducing traffic congestion, improving road safety near schools, and expanding sidewalks and bike lanes.3 She proposes stronger collaboration with the sheriff's department, a city app for public safety alerts, and better emergency preparedness.3 Zhao supports helping small businesses, attracting restaurants, promoting mental health awareness, expanding senior wellness programs, supporting affordable senior housing, holding regular town halls, and creating a resident feedback system.3
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of Walnut.
Endorsements
- I-Chinese American Political Action Committee (I-APAC)3
- San Gabriel Mayor Pro Tem Tony Ding3Elected official
- Monrovia Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jimenez3Elected official
- Duarte Mayor Pro Tem Samuel Kang3Elected official
- Burbank City Council Member Konstantine Anthony3Elected official
- South El Monte City Council Member Manny Acosta3Elected official
Sources
- About Diana | Zhao4walnutcitycounc, Hong Diana Zhao campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hong “Diana” Zhao, Walnut City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hong Diana Zhao | ZHAO4WALNUTCITYCOUNCIL | Walnut, CA, USA, Hong Diana Zhao campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.