Hieu Nguyen for Garden Grove City Council, District 4
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Hieu Nguyen
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.