Harry S. Sidhu, P.E., Council Member, was first elected to the Anaheim City Council in 2004, and was re-elected to a second term by a significant margin in November 2008. He is dedicated to protecting the taxpayers - residents and business owners alike, to improve the lives and opportunities for all of Anaheim. Given his background experience as a small business owner, Mr. Sidhu knows what it means to earn a competitive dollar the hard way and has personally experienced the bureaucratic red tape that smothers our economy. He is committed to making certain that Anaheim encourages a thriving business culture and economic development that will create jobs, housing, and meet the needs of the taxpayers. Among his achievements during his first term in office was initiating a free annual health fair in the city and supporting a charter amendment which was placed on the November 2006 ballot to forever prohibit Kelo-type eminent domain abuse in the City of Anaheim.

He also currently serves as a member of the City of Anaheim Audit Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District. Prior to joining the City Council, Mr. Sidhu was Chairman for the Budget Advisory Commission for the City of Anaheim. He was also formerly the 4th District At-Large Representative to the Executive Steering Committee, Orange County Division, League of California Cities.

Mr. Sidhu immigrated to the United States from India with his parents in 1974, as a permanent resident, and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he completed his education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University. In 1979, he became a United States citizen and moved to California the following year, beginning his professional life as a consulting engineer with Rockwell International and General Dynamics, and as a U.S. Defense Industry Engineer for Hughes Aircraft. During that period, Mr. Sidhu also became a licensed Professional Engineer - Registered Mechanical Engineer in the State of California, and obtained a General Contractor’s License (B). Additionally, since 1991 he has been a licensed real estate broker. In 1994, he moved to Anaheim where he presently resides with his wife and two children. His community involvement has included the following: Board Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim; Advisory Board Member, Anaheim Family YMCA; Anaheim Chamber of Commerce member; Anaheim Small Business Chamber member; Orange County Republican Party, Deputy Chairman, City of Anaheim; Anaheim Youth Soccer Coach; charity fundraiser and sponsor of children’s sports; supporter of the arts and arts education, and many civic activities.