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Eileen Wang sworn in as Arcadia mayor; outgoing mayor Sharon Quang urges transparency and fiscal discipline
Summary
Eileen Wang was sworn in as mayor of Arcadia on Feb. 3, 2026. The ceremony included presentations from local and state representatives, recognition of an Arcadia High School student app winner, and closing remarks from outgoing Mayor Sharon Quang emphasizing transparency, public safety and a reported $4.6 million surplus.
Eileen Wang was sworn in as mayor of Arcadia during the City Council reorganization meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, taking the oath administered by the city clerk and telling residents she will prioritize public safety, families and neighborhood stability.
The ceremony included a series of presentations honoring outgoing Mayor Sharon Quang from federal, state and county representatives and local organizations. Miley Plann and other representatives presented a congressional certificate on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu; the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia Unified School District and multiple community groups also offered commendations.
Why it matters: The reorganization marks a leadership transition at the city’s dais and signals the council’s immediate policy priorities. In her remarks after the oath, Wang said Arcadia must protect neighborhoods from large-scale conversions she described as lacking public oversight and reiterated that public safety and fiscal prudence will guide decision-making.
Outgoing Mayor Sharon Quang used her closing remarks to emphasize three themes she said guided her term: transparency, fiscal responsibility and delivering measurable results. Quang credited a stated $4,600,000 surplus for the fiscal year July 2024–June 2025 to “real spending discipline” and praised city staff and the finance team for that outcome.
The meeting also honored Anika Jha, a sophomore at Arcadia High School who won first place in Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Congressional App Challenge for a wildfire‑management app called “Fire Up.” Jha briefly addressed the council and told members passion for community issues and STEM drove her work.
Council members offered congratulatory remarks to Wang after the oath. Councilmember David Fu and Dr. Michael Kao both praised Wang’s work ethic and coalition‑building. The council recessed briefly after the presentations and moved on to public comment and regular business.
What’s next: The council scheduled its next regular meeting for Feb. 17, 2026. Wang said staff updates and future agenda items will be communicated to residents, and she reiterated a pledge to “listen with respect” while advancing public safety and neighborhood stability.
(Reporting based on the Feb. 3, 2026, Arcadia City Council meeting transcript.)
