Fred Jung

Fred Jung
Mayor of Fullerton, California
In office
2024 – Present
Preceded byNick Dunlap
In office
2021 – 2023
Preceded byBruce Whitaker
Succeeded byNick Dunlap
Mayor Pro Tem of Fullerton, California
In office
2023 – 2024
Korean name
Hangul
정홍주
RRJeong Hongju
MRChŏng Hongju
Preceded byBruce Whitaker
Succeeded byShana Charles
Member of the Fullerton City Council, District 1
In office
2021 – Present
Preceded byOffice Established
Personal details
BornOctober 5, 1973 (age 51)
Seoul, Fourth Republic of Korea
NationalityAmerican
Children5

Fred H. Jung (born October 5, 1973) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Fullerton, California.[1] He was first elected to the Fullerton City Council in 2020[2] and re-elected in 2024.[3][4] Jung announced his candidacy for the Orange County Board of Supervisors in the 2026 election, seeking to represent District 4.[5]

Early life and education

Jung was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five.[1] He has lived in Fullerton, California, since 1987. He attended Sunny Hills High School [6] and University of Southern California.[7]

Political career

Fullerton City Council

Jung was elected to the Fullerton City Council in November 2020, representing District 1.[2][8] He became the city's first Korean American council member.[6] He was appointed mayor by the council in December 2021, December 2022, and again in 2024.[9][10] [11] As mayor, Jung presides over council meetings and serves as the ceremonial head of the city.[12]

In 2025, Jung announced his candidacy for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, running to succeed termed-out Supervisor Doug Chaffee in District 4, which includes Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, and Placentia.[13]

Regional roles

In addition to serving on the Fullerton City Council, Jung serves on various the board of various regional agencies.[1]

Orange County Power Authority

Jung serves on the board of OCPA, a public energy provider. He is a founding member who was elected Chair of the board in 2023 and reappointed in 2024.[14][15]

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency

Jung serves as Chair of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency,[16] which oversees the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service. He represents the Orange County Transportation Authority on the board.[17]

Orange County Transportation Agency

Jung is a member of the OCTA Board of Directors, representing Fullerton and the 4th Supervisorial District.[18] He also serves as chair of the Transit Committee.[19][20]

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Jung serves as a board member of MWD, representing Fullerton overseeing water policy and infrastructure for Southern California. He also serves as Chair of the Legislative and Communications Committee within the MWD.[21]

Orange County Water District

Jung was appointed in January 2025, Jung represents Division 10 (Fullerton) on the OCWD Board.[22] His term extends through December 2028.[23]

Local issues

In 2025, the Fullerton City Council voted to discontinue the display of newspapers and free publications at City Hall, citing a content-neutral policy. Jung supported the policy. [24][25]

On March 4, 2025, Jung introduced an agenda item for the Fullerton City Council to explore the possibility of transitioning Fullerton from a general law city to a charter city.[26] In California, charter cities are governed by their own municipal charters rather than the state's general law, allowing for greater local control over municipal affairs such as elections, contracts, and land use.[27] Jung cited concerns about state-imposed mandates and expressed interest in increasing local authority over city governance.[28]

Electoral history

City of Fullerton – November 5, 2024

General election for Fullerton City Council

District 1[4]
Candidate Votes %
✓ Fred Jung 7,432 72.10%
Matthew "Matt" Truxaw 2,882 27.09%

City of Fullerton – November 3, 2020

General election for Fullerton City Council

District 1[2][29]
Candidate Votes %
✓ Fred Jung 6,400 51.27%
Andrew Cho 6,083. 48.73%

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mayor Fred Jung | Fullerton, CA". www.cityoffullerton.com. Archived from the original on 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Election Night Results". www.livevoterturnout.com. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  3. ^ "Fullerton voters choose candidates focused on improving infrastructure". Orange County Register. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  4. ^ a b "Fred Jung (Fullerton City Council District 1, California, candidate 2024)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  5. ^ 프레드 정 OC 4지구 수퍼바이저 선거 캠페인 시동. Koreadaily - 미주중앙일보 (in Korean). 2025-02-21. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  6. ^ a b Jung, Hanna. "Meet Fred Jung — SH alumnus, former Lancer football coach and now Fullerton's first Korean-American Council member in years". The Accolade. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  7. ^ "MWD | Board of Directors". www.mwdh2o.com. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  8. ^ "Jung, Dunlap and Whitaker pull ahead in Fullerton council elections". Orange County Register. 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  9. ^ 프레드 정 시장(풀러튼) 연임, 태미 김 부시장(어바인) 선출. The Korea Times (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  10. ^ 프레드 정 풀러튼·조이스 안 부에나팍 시장 선출 쾌거. The Korea Times (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  11. ^ "City of Fullerton - Meeting of City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority on 12/13/2022 at 5:00 PM". fullerton.legistar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  12. ^ "City Council | Fullerton, CA". City of Fullerton.
  13. ^ 프레드 정 시장 OC수퍼바이저 출마 선언. Korea Times. 2025-02-03.
  14. ^ "Fred Jung". Orange County Power Authority. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  15. ^ "Q&A with Fred Jung, Orange County Power Authority Chair". Orange County Power Authority. 26 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Member News | The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency was Awarded $27 Million to Increase Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train Service". San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. 27 January 2025.
  17. ^ "2025 LOSSAN Board Members". Orange County Transportation Authority.
  18. ^ "Fred Jung". City of Fullerton.
  19. ^ "Fred Jung". Climate Change Preparedness Conference.
  20. ^ "Orange County Transportation Authority - Fred Jung". octa.legistar.com. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  21. ^ "Board of Directors". The Metropolian Water District of Southern California.
  22. ^ "Fred Jung". Orange County Water District.
  23. ^ "Fred Jung Appointed to Orange County Water District Board". ACWA. 21 January 2025.
  24. ^ "Fullerton passes news rack ban at all city facilities except at its main library". Los Angeles Times. 4 April 2025.
  25. ^ "Fullerton Publication Policy Raises Censorship Concerns". 2 April 2025.
  26. ^ "Fullerton council looking at options for charter city status". Orange County Register. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  27. ^ "Fullerton to consider adopting city charter; final say would be up to voters". Orange County Register. 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  28. ^ "City of Fullerton - Meeting of City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority on 3/4/2025 at 5:30 PM".
  29. ^ "Election Results Archives | OC Vote". ocvote.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
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