Tony Lam has made an enduring mark on Orange County politics and the Vietnamese community. Lam, 85, became the first Vietnamese American elected to public office in the United States when he won a ...

Tony Lam, 88, during Tony Lam Park playground ribbon cutting ceremony in Westminster on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Tony Lam, former Westminster City Council member and the first Vietnamese American to win political office in the U.S., continues to be an influencer in his community. ((Jason Armond / Los Angeles ...

Tony Lam, second from left, plays mah-jongg with his son-in-law James Do, ... "My intention is to help everyone," said Lam, at a recent playground dedication in Westminster's Tony Lam Park.

Tony Lam, 88, during Tony Lam Park playground ribbon cutting ceremony in Westminster on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Tony Lam, 88, during Tony Lam Park playground ribbon cutting ceremony in Westminster on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Frank Jao and Tony Lam don't agree on everything, but they led the way in the growth of Orange County's Vietnamese community. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F.