Steven C. Vargas
Council Member · Former Mayor of Brea · Navy Veteran
Decades of Service to Brea
Steven C. Vargas has devoted decades to serving Brea through public office, military service, community involvement, and professional leadership. He previously served on the Brea City Council from 1998 to 2002, returned after his election in 2014, was reelected in 2018 and 2022, and served as Mayor in 2021. His background also includes service in the U.S. Navy Reserve Civil Engineer Corps, a deployment to Iraq, county and federal government experience, and 20 years with Chevron as a Construction Safety Specialist. His record reflects steady leadership, practical experience, and a long-standing commitment to helping Brea remain strong, responsible, and community-focused.
Service & Experience
Brea Public Service
Brea City Council
Elected again to Brea City Council
Reelected to Brea City Council
Served as Mayor of Brea
Reelected to Brea City Council
Candidate for Brea City Council
Military Service
- United States Navy Reserve
- Lieutenant Commander
- Civil Engineering Corps
- Activated for military service five times since 9/11
- One-year deployment to Iraq during 2007–08
- Service included Al-Asad and Fallujah
Professional & Government
- General contractor by trade
- 20 years with Chevron — Construction Safety Specialist
- Orange County — Third District Executive Assistant
- Federal Government — Outreach Coordinator, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration
- Regional and municipal committee service