Michael Cao

Candidate for City of Arcadia Member of the City Council, 5th District (Los Angeles County) · November 3, 2026

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Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Arcadia Member of the City Council, 5th District (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Arcadia voters.

About Michael Cao

Physician; City Council member. Cao, a physician, was elected to the Arcadia City Council in 2022 and his current term ends in November 2026. He previously served about 10 years as an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer and taught medicine at USC's Keck School of Medicine.

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What does the City of Arcadia Member of the City Council, 5th District seat do?
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Michael Cao running against?
Steve Rhee, for City of Arcadia Member of the City Council, 5th District (Los Angeles County).
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