Sherry Hu
Candidate for Mayor, Dublin · Mayor/Entrepreneur/Engineer
Sherry Hu immigrated to the United States as a young person and earned a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering along with professional credentials in engineering, finance, and project management. Her career has spanned work as an assistant professor, university researcher, building engineer, environmental protection professional, business owner, and financial professional. She founded Above Beyond Leadership Education (ABLE) to build youth leadership skills and has volunteered extensively with students, families, and seniors. She was elected to the Dublin City Council in 2020 and became mayor in 2024.
Positions in brief
Hu's platform centers on public safety, fiscal stability, business support, and continued investment in parks and infrastructure as Dublin grows.
Hu says public safety is her top priority and supports proactive policing, expanded staffing, community watch programs, and school resource officers. On the economy, she points to a Business Recovery Playbook and Small Business Navigator Program aimed at helping local businesses. She highlights a large city reserve and balanced budgets, along with completed parks, trails, and downtown development projects. She also points to the city's Climate Action Plan aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 and investments in road, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Supports expanded police staffing, advanced policing technology, and school resource officers.
“Public Safety is my top priority. I will work hard to protect our entire community in our homes, schools, and local businesses.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Supports programs to recruit and retain local businesses.
“Without a strong business community, Dublin will not have the resources to provide the best services to our residents.”
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Emphasizes maintaining large budget reserves and balanced budgets.
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Supports continued park, trail, and downtown infrastructure projects.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports the city's plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.
Source → - Education & Schools
Supports partnering with schools and being an advocate for public education.
“I am a strong advocate for high-quality public education.”
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