Raised in Garden Grove, I am proud to call this community my home. We need leaders who are truly committed to service and delivering for our residents. I’m running for City Council to bring real change, take action, and stand up for our community.”

MEET HIEU

RAISED HERE. GROWING FORWARD.

Hieu Nguyen is running for City Council to make life more affordable, strengthen the services families rely on, invest in more parks and open space for children and families, expand housing opportunities, and fight for a Garden Grove that puts residents first and leaves no one behind. Born in Vietnam, Hieu immigrated to the United States in 1993 with his family of eleven. Raised in a working-class household that relied on Section 8 housing, SNAP, and Medi-Cal, Hieu understands how important it is for families to have access to strong public services and a community with neighbors who show up for each other. He attended Garden Grove public schools, worked in local restaurants and garment shops as a teenager, and became the first in his family to earn a master’s degree. Hieu is even raising his family in the same Garden Grove neighborhood where he grew up. 

Hieu’s experience is community-based, and he has dedicated his career to improving the lives of those around him. As a licensed clinical social worker, small business owner, community organizer, and proven public health leader with more than 17 years of experience taking action to strengthen communities, Hieu has led large-scale county initiatives, built partnerships across government, nonprofit, and community organizations, and directed major investments to expand access to care and support for Orange County residents. Throughout his career, he has worked directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use issues, helping connect people to stability and opportunity. Hieu’s commitment to public service details his desire to run for Garden Grove City Council.

HIEU’S VISION FOR GARDEN GROVE

Trusted by Local Leaders & Organizations

  • Derek Tran
    Congressman, CA-45

  • Tom Umberg
    CA State Senator, SD-34

  • Yesenia Muneton
    Garden Grove Councilmember, District 5

  • Ariana Arestegui
    Garden Grove Councilmember, District 6

  • Thu Ha Nguyen
    Former Mayor Pro Tem of Garden Grove

  • Walter Muneton, LCSW
    Garden Grove Unified School District TA 3

  • Phu Nguyen
    Coast Community College District Trustee, Area 2

  • Julie Diep
    Anaheim Elementary School District Board Trustee

  • Carlos Manzo Westminster City Councilmember

  • Connor Traut
    Mayor of Buena Park

  • Katelyn Brazer Aceves
    Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education President

  • Teri Rocco
    Garden Grove Unified School District Board Trustee

  • OC Young Democrats

  • OC Action

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