VOTE Xiaohu Jeff Meng 孟小虎 for El Monte City Treasurer
Vision for tomorrow. Together
Vote by November 3rd,2026
MEET XIAOHU JEFF
Rooted in El Monte.
By the People, Fight for the People of El Monte
A Trusted Voice. A Unifying Force. Your Advocate.
My Story
El Monte is more than where I live—it is where my family's American story began. It is the community that shaped our values, strengthened our resilience, and gave us the opportunity to build a better future through hard work, sacrifice, and hope.
After immigrating from China in 1989, my parents chose El Monte as the place to raise our family. They believed in this community. They believed in its schools, its neighborhoods, and in the promise that hard work could create stability, opportunity, and a brighter future for their children.
My parents raised three children on working-class incomes. They taught us the dignity of honest work, the importance of serving our community, and the responsibility to give back.
Education changed the course of my life. With the help of scholarships, I earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Nankai University and a master's degree from UW with studies in Computer Science and Accounting. Those opportunities opened doors that would not have been possible otherwise, and they reinforced my belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed through hard work and education.
In 2022, my neighbors entrusted me with serving on our homeowners association board and helping oversee our community's finances. I have never viewed that responsibility as simply balancing budgets or reviewing spreadsheets. Every financial decision affects real people—working parents carefully managing household expenses, seniors living on fixed incomes, young families trying to buy their first home, and small business owners navigating economic uncertainty.
To me, fiscal stewardship is about protecting opportunity. It means making responsible decisions today so future generations inherit a stronger community tomorrow. It means ensuring El Monte remains a place where young families can put down roots, raise children, build careers, and confidently plan for the future. It means honoring the sacrifices of those who built this city while safeguarding the opportunities it provides for generations still to come.
El Monte should be a city where everyone feels they belong. Whether your family has lived here for generations or you have just recently made El Monte your home, you are part of our community. From longtime residents whose roots run deep, to working families striving to build a better life, to seniors who helped shape this city, every resident deserves a government that serves them with integrity, transparency, and respect.
El Monte gave my family a place to call home. It provided good schools, safe neighborhoods, and a community where we could grow and build our future. It also inspired in me a commitment to public service and to giving back to the city that has given so much to my family.
I believe every family deserves that same opportunity.
A Vision Into Action.
From Affordable Housing to stronger schools and safer streets, Xiaohu Jeff Meng fights for the Working Families of El Monte..
MAIN ISSUES
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Protecting El Monte's Financial Future
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Affordability For Working Families And Seniors
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Transparency and Accountability
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Modernizing Our Schools
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Working Together for El Monte's Future
STAND WITH Xiaohu Jeff Meng
Volunteer for change
Power The Change.
Nankai University Alumni Association Endorse Xiaohu Jeff Meng for El Monte City Treasurer.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
Rowland Heights Villa HOA Endorse Xiaohu Jeff Meng For El Monte City Treasurer.
COMMUNITY LEADERS
TRUDY NG
RHV HOA Board Member，President of HOA Board
TONY LUAN
Parkland HOA Board Member
Jack Zhengjun Liang
梁政军先生，南加州著名画家。
Southern California Famous Chinese Artist
BINGNAN FAN
范炳南先生，笔名老陕，职业画家、古玩鉴赏家。
World Famous Chinese Artist
Wei Lu
Chinese Famous Film Screen Writer, Artist
Zhou Yu 于洲先生
Chinese Famous Film Producer, Co-founder and President of Light Chaser Animation
JUN YU
Business Owner , DDS Doctor
ISSUES
Stances on the Issues
The Treasurer's Office serves as an independent fiscal watchdog for our community—not as a rubber stamp for City Hall. As a second-generation El Monte resident, I recognize that the decisions we make today will shape our neighborhoods, infrastructure, and quality of life for generations to come.
My commitment to responsible financial oversight is grounded in sound public policy and a lifelong dedication to the city my family has proudly called home for generations. I am committed to safeguarding El Monte's financial future for current residents and for those who will call our community home in the years ahead.
El Monte deserves a Treasurer who is accountable to residents—not political insiders.
Protecting El Monte's Financial Future
Balanced, Sustainable Budgeting
A balanced budget is the cornerstone of El Monte's long-term financial stability. I support disciplined spending, prudent reserve management, and strategic budgeting that prioritizes essential city services over discretionary projects. Too often, the costs of non-essential initiatives are ultimately borne by working families and seniors. Sound financial stewardship requires clear priorities, fiscal discipline, and an unwavering commitment to putting residents first.
Long-Term Financial Planning
Short-term decisions should never compromise El Monte's long-term financial health. In recent years, critical investments—including our 15-year master bike and mobility plan and scheduled road rehabilitation projects—have been delayed in favor of costly temporary solutions that increased expenses over time. I support comprehensive multi-year financial forecasting, responsible capital improvement planning, and diligent contract oversight to reduce long-term liabilities while protecting essential services. Fiscal responsibility requires planning beyond the next budget cycle.
Independent Financial Oversight
Over the past four years, I have consistently advocated for taxpayers when City decisions created unnecessary financial risks. I have raised concerns about questionable financial practices and potential conflicts of interest—even when doing so was unpopular with City leadership. Effective oversight is not about avoiding difficult conversations; it is about ensuring accountability, protecting public resources, and advancing the interests of residents above political considerations.
Affordability for Working Families and Seniors
Opposing New Taxes and Tax increase
Government should not depend on unavoidable living expenses to balance its budget. At a time when living costs continue to increase, these regressive tax places an unfair burden on working families and seniors while making El Monte less affordable.
Focus on Essential Services
City resources should be prioritized toward the core services residents depend on every day: maintaining streets, repairing roads, supporting public safety, and investing in reliable infrastructure. Discretionary spending on projects such as downtown projects should not come before essential community needs. Responsible fiscal stewardship means establishing priorities and funding them appropriately.
Transparency and Accountability
Campaign Finance Reform
El Monte currently permits campaign contributions of up to $5,900—significantly higher than the individual contribution limit for candidates running for Congress and nearly ten times higher than neighboring West Covina's limit. Excessively high contribution limits can create the perception of pay-to-play politics in decisions involving zoning, development, and City contracts. I support reducing campaign contribution limits to strengthen public confidence and ensure decisions are guided by merit rather than political influence.
Ban Contractor Contributions
Companies that conduct business with the City—or seek City contracts—should not contribute to campaigns of elected officials responsible for approving or overseeing those contracts. This includes regulated utilities and major City contractors. I support prohibiting campaign contributions from City contractors to reduce conflicts of interest, enhance transparency, and restore public trust in the contracting process.
Ethics, Transparency, and Public Trust
Transparency must be accompanied by accountability. I support strengthening conflict-of-interest standards, closing loopholes that undermine public confidence, and establishing meaningful consequences when ethical obligations are not met. Independent oversight and consistent enforcement are essential to ensuring City decisions are made in the best interests of residents.
Working Together for El Monte's Future
As Treasurer, my responsibility is to provide independent financial oversight and serve as a fiscal safeguard for taxpayers. While the Treasurer does not establish policy, the office plays a vital role in promoting accountability and protecting public resources.
Meaningful reform also requires commitment from the City Council. Stronger ethics standards, responsible budgeting, and resident-focused priorities are achievable when elected officials embrace transparency, accountability, and sound financial management. By working together, we can build a stronger, more financially resilient future for El Monte.
MEET XIAOHU JEFF
My Story
El Monte is more than where I live—it is where my family's American story began. It is the community that shaped our values, strengthened our resilience, and gave us the opportunity to build a better future through hard work, sacrifice, and hope.
After immigrating from China in 1989, my parents chose El Monte as the place to raise our family. They believed in this community. They believed in its schools, its neighborhoods, and in the promise that hard work could create stability, opportunity, and a brighter future for their children.
My parents raised three children on working-class incomes. They taught us the dignity of honest work, the importance of serving our community, and the responsibility to give back.
Education changed the course of my life. With the help of scholarships, I earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Nankai University and a master's degree from UW with studies in Computer Science and Accounting. Those opportunities opened doors that would not have been possible otherwise, and they reinforced my belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed through hard work and education.
In 2022, my neighbors entrusted me with serving on our homeowners association board and helping oversee our community's finances. I have never viewed that responsibility as simply balancing budgets or reviewing spreadsheets. Every financial decision affects real people—working parents carefully managing household expenses, seniors living on fixed incomes, young families trying to buy their first home, and small business owners navigating economic uncertainty.
To me, fiscal stewardship is about protecting opportunity. It means making responsible decisions today so future generations inherit a stronger community tomorrow. It means ensuring El Monte remains a place where young families can put down roots, raise children, build careers, and confidently plan for the future. It means honoring the sacrifices of those who built this city while safeguarding the opportunities it provides for generations still to come.
El Monte should be a city where everyone feels they belong. Whether your family has lived here for generations or you have just recently made El Monte your home, you are part of our community. From longtime residents whose roots run deep, to working families striving to build a better life, to seniors who helped shape this city, every resident deserves a government that serves them with integrity, transparency, and respect.
El Monte gave my family a place to call home. It provided good schools, safe neighborhoods, and a community where we could grow and build our future. It also inspired in me a commitment to public service and to giving back to the city that has given so much to my family.
I believe every family deserves that same opportunity.