Steve Tye
Incumbent
City of Diamond Bar, Member of the City Council, 1st District
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Overview
Steve Tye is the mayor of Diamond Bar and its District 1 council member, first elected in 2005. He previously served on the city's Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. He holds a bachelor's degree in public administration.1
He says Measure Q, a 1% city sales tax on the November 2026 ballot, would raise an estimated $6 million per year for local services.2 In 2026, the council approved budget cuts that included reductions to public safety, landscaping, and community events to close a $1.1 million deficit.3 He also promotes the Shop Diamond Bar First local business campaign and the Preserve Diamond Bar community engagement initiative.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $25,471Of this, $23,621 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $14,389
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $1,850 | 7% |
| The candidate | $23,621 | 93% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $7,900 in 3 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: City of Diamond Bar filings for Steve Tye for City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Mayor Steve Tye | Diamond Bar, CA, City of Diamond Bar. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Closing Out Summer, Staying Informed, City of Diamond Bar. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Achievements and Fiscal Stewardship, City of Diamond Bar. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Support - Diamond Bar, City of Diamond Bar. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements | Steve Tye for City Council 2026, Steve Tye for City Council 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.