District 4 Council Member· 2024-2028

Zhen Wu

San Clemente

About

Zhen Wu's campaign platform centers on key local issues facing San Clemente, specifically prioritizing the management and improvement of city infrastructure, addressing homelessness, and protecting the local coastline through beach preservation initiatives.

Campaign promises (3)

public-safety
He prioritizes addressing homelessness in the community.
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infrastructure
He focuses on managing local infrastructure effectively.
environment
He advocates for beach preservation efforts in San Clemente.
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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028 · City Council.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 5
Total speaking time: 42:39
Avg per meeting: 8:32
Segments: 560

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Top issues during term (1)(Housing)

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Mary Erickson Community Housing Loan Repayment

Forgiving the loans would forfeit $245,000 in city receivables, while retaining them requires the nonprofit to repay the funds upon covenant expiration.

Decisions during term (4)

Recorded while Wu was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Sep 2, 2026

Recommendation on Inclusionary Housing Program Update (Zoning Amendment 26-811)

approved5-0Jun 16, 2026

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1810 (SECOND READING) TO AMEND SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.28.270, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND 17.88.030, DEFINITIONS, CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT COMMITMENT AND STATE LAW; AND FINDING THIS ACTION…

deniedVoted no0-5May 5, 2026

Denial of Mary Erickson Housing Loan Forgiveness

approved5-0May 5, 2026

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH SAN CLEMENTE PETROLEUM, INC. FOR 1430 S. EL CAMINO REAL

Voting record (2)(Housing)

1 yes1 no

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Voted yesSep 15, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-158, which will approve and adopt the FY 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Voted noMay 5, 2026