Campaign
What trustee area is Paul running for?
Trustee Area 1
What country did Paul flee as a child?
Vietnam
How many children did Paul have go through ESUHSD?
2 daughters
Which city does Paul own a small buisness?
San Jose
What does CPA stand for?
Certified Public Accountant
What is Paul's current occupation?
School District Auditor
What type of camp did Paul enter after fleeing his War torn country?
Refugee Camp
What are Paul's children's names?
Kylie & Megan
Which business association does Paul serve as president of?
Story Road Business Association
What is the main purpose of the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee?
To help ensure school bond funds are spent as intended and report on bond projects to the public
What is Paul's slogan?
Students and Teachers First
How did Paul flee his birth country?
By Boat
How does Paul's experience as a parent connect to his campaign?
It gives him a personal understanding of why students need safe schools and educational opportunities.
What is the name of the Vietnamese commercial and cultural destination on Story Road?
Little Saigon
What's Paul's role on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee?
The committee chair
What are Paul's 4 main priorities?
Fiscal Accountability and Transparency
Closing achievement gaps
Maximize student potential
Safe campuses
What public system did Paul enter after arriving in the United States as a child?
The foster care system
Which of Paul's priorities is shaped by his experience as a former foster child and english learner?
Closing the achievement gap
What is one goal of Paul's community partnership priority?
Connecting schools with local businesses, local agencies, and community organizations.
In what year did Paul begin working in public accounting?
2007
What was ESUHSD's deficit spending in fiscal year 2025 & fiscal year 2026 in the general fund?
40 million & 27 million
What was one of Paul's majors in college?
Psychology Major
What was the first car Paul rode in when he arrived in America?
Mustang
What business association is Paul the board secretary of?
East Village, San Jose
From Paul's work, what uniquely qualifies him to be able to talk to CBO's and other administrators from other school districts to address their challenges?
Paul audits them