Thomas Wong
Incumbent
City of Monterey Park, Member of the City Council, 1st District
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Overview
Thomas Wong represents District 1 on the Monterey Park City Council.1 Elected in 2022, he has been mayor and mayor pro tem.2 After the 2023 mass shooting, he worked with nonprofits helping people seek support.3 He was previously board president of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, supporting Monterey Park infrastructure investments.2
He supported a 2026 ballot measure banning data centers citywide.4 In 2026, he sought to adjust Monterey Park Transit fees due to demand.5 He proposed researching rules to make government property free from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.6 As an environmental commissioner, he backed a climate action plan and environmentally preferred purchasing policy.7 He recused himself from a 2026 transit vote because he lives near the project.8
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $16,049
- Cash on hand
- $110,775
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $1,000 in 1 gift. See the large contribution reports.
Software read these figures from a scanned copy of the filing.
Source: City of Monterey Park filings for Thomas Wong For Monterey Park City Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Staff Directory • City Council, City of Monterey Park. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Monterey Park mayor attends Conference of Mayors, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- After Monterey Park shooting, Price MPA grads help a shattered city heal, USC Price School. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Election Results: Monterey Park is about to ban data centers, Orange County Register. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 04-01-2026 Regular Meeting, City of Monterey Park. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 74-23 Minutes Monterey Park City Council Financing Authority, City of Monterey Park. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters Endorses Thomas Wong..., Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Monterey Park is Latest City to Approve Quick Build Bus Rapid Transit, Streetsblog LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.