Alves has expressed support for Israel and the Jewish community. He is committed to safe participation at City Hall, and his official candidate statement prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, the University Park Library, and responsible budgeting.
Support for Israel and safe civic participation alongside a focus on Irvine’s needs
The Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) endorses Steven Alves for Irvine City Council District 5 in the November 3, 2026 election. ICAN’s endorsement reflects his support for Israel and the Jewish community, and his commitment to keeping local government focused on residents’ needs.
Alves has emphasized that Jewish residents should be able to attend City Hall without fear. He has called for consistent enforcement of lawful meeting rules and a council focused on city business. ICAN supports protecting civic participation while respecting constitutional rights.
Alves brings experience inside Irvine City Hall as a former chief of staff to Vice Mayor James Mai. His official candidate statement sets out priorities that include protecting public safety, maintaining infrastructure, keeping the University Park Library open, and balancing the budget without cutting essential services.
ICAN believes municipal leadership should confront antisemitism and deliver the services residents depend on. Alves’s stated commitments connect those responsibilities: a city that manages its affairs well and protects the ability of every resident to be heard.
ICAN urges District 5 voters to elect Steven Alves to Irvine City Council on November 3, 2026.
About ICAN
The Israeli-American Civic Action Network is a pro-America, pro-Israel advocacy organization that combines political intelligence with an integrated domestic and foreign policy agenda built for state and local action. ICAN advances its mission through community organizing, legislative advocacy, electoral accountability, and the development of U.S.–Israel partnerships. Learn more at icanaction.org.
Media contact: ICAN — media@israelusa.org