Kristine E. Kwong
Incumbent
Pasadena Area Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Kristine E. Kwong is the incumbent Area 5 trustee for the Pasadena Area Community College District.1 She is an education and employment lawyer and partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP.2 As board president, she signed a December 2023 resolution committing the district to a zero-carbon campus and fleet by 2030.3 She says she prioritizes expanding K-12 dual enrollment and in-demand classes so students can complete their programs.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $2,175
- Cash on hand
- $50,074
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $75 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,100 |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $1,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
- Pasadena City College Faculty Association4Union
- Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters6
- Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council7Union
- U.S. Rep. Judy Chu7Democratic elected official
- Assemblymember Mike Fong7Democratic elected official
- Former State Sen. Carol Liu7Elected official
Sources
- Kristine Kwong, Pasadena Area Community College District 5 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Pasadena Star-News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Kristine E. Kwong, Musick, Peeler & Garrett. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Resolution No. 799, Pasadena Area Community College District. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Board of Trustees Elections, PCC Faculty Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LALCV Endorses Kristine Kwong for Reelection to the Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees, Area 5, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, Kristine Kwong for Pasadena City College Board of Trustees. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.