Daniel Sohn

Dog Dad x5, Hockey Fan, Fmr. City Councilman, Chamber of Commerce CEO, Human Rights Commissioner & Civics Champion

05/28/2026

Five years ago, I lost my re-election campaign for city council by one vote. I was the sitting incumbent. They say incumbency is powerful. In my case, one literal vote decided the outcome.

That experience forever reinforced something I deeply believe: participation in the civic process really does matter.

Over the holiday weekend, my family cast our ballots for Governor of California, Congress, statewide offices, our State Legislature, and local ballot measures. More importantly, we participated in the democratic process together.

What matters most is that each of us votes according to our values, our convictions, and the issues that matter deeply to us.

Your vote is your voice.
Supporting one candidate or position does not diminish someone else’s perspective or choice.

I want to be clear: this is not a war, and it should never be treated like one. Democracy is not about tearing one another down. Voting should always be about lifting our communities up.

Voting is a right and a privilege, and it must remain sacred. Voting remains one of the clearest expressions of our shared democratic values and one of the most powerful ways we shape the future together.

What truly weakens democracy is disengagement and silence.

So do the work to become an informed voter. Study the record. Ask questions. Research thoroughly. Fact-check what you read. Use public records. Talk with trusted friends and family. Reach out to local party organizations. Pay attention to endorsements, contributions, and policy positions. Take the process seriously.

And when the moment comes to fill in that ballot and mark that bubble, let your voice be heard.

Most importantly, no matter who you support: vote.🗳️

05/26/2026

Adventures of Daniel: Thought I survived the great Kidney Stone Saga of 2026… apparently the sequel dropped overnight without warning. Back in bed, feeling sluggish, slightly betrayed by my own kidneys, and wondering what personal grudge my body is holding against me.

To help “pass” the time, I started reading Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory. Unfortunately, I am not emotionally mature enough to “let them” stones pass peacefully at this time. We are not there yet as a society. Hehe.

The pain is one thing, but the constant discomfort feels like my kidneys hired a tiny gremlin with a chisel and unlimited overtime approval.

Still trying to keep my sense of humor intact because honestly there’s not much else to do besides hydrate aggressively, drink green tea with honey like I’m a Victorian widow fighting tuberculosis, and wait for modern medicine to intervene.

Doctor’s appointment is scheduled because at this point I’d really love to know why my body keeps trying to manufacture decorative gravel.

Need to survive a few meetings this week, but after Mom’s chemo appointment on Thursday, I plan to rest, recover, and emotionally reconnect with my bed & pillow.

Until then, please send positive vibes, prayers, memes, and an unreasonable amount of puppy pictures.

05/21/2026

It was wonderful being in San Diego last weekend to join Curebound
and P!nk in support of .

Great show, great people & most importantly, an incredible cause. 💖✨

05/12/2026

Last month, the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce did something extraordinary!

For the first time in our 12 year history, we convened a fully engaged Government Affairs Committee, bringing together voices from across industries, including public utilities, small businesses, corporate partners, and public affairs and government leaders.

Representatives from every level of government including municipal, county, state, and federal were at the table, prepared to actively address the issues impacting our business community and constituencies.

Through meaningful dialogue and collaboration, we identified key policy priorities that will now move forward for Board consideration and adoption, including:

• Aging infrastructure
• Artificial intelligence
• Permitting
• Workforce development/
• Affordable/ workforce housing
• Talent pipeline and worker retention
• Supply chain procurement and management

At the close of the convening, I shared, “We now have the ability to address the challenges we face together as a business community, create better opportunities for employers and employees, establish goals for the work ahead, and move toward those goals through thoughtful policy direction and action. I look forward to the Chamber Board’s adoption of these policy objectives.“

The energy in that room was something that needs to be bottled and replicated.

I want to personally thank our staff team for the tremendous work they put into making this convening such a success, our venue partner, VOCO Laguna Hills, for their hospitality and support, and Bob Ortiz Photography for capturing this important gathering.

Thank you to all our partners who showed up prepared to engage, collaborate, and get to work.

I am incredibly honored to have had the privilege of facilitating this important inaugural discussion and deeply grateful to every individual who came ready to contribute in a meaningful way.

Now, the real work begins!
💪💼📈📊💯👆🔥🏆🥇🎀

Catalysts | Conveners | Champions

05/11/2026

We managed to get all gussied up for Mother’s Day and make it out of the house. No easy task when one of you is battling chemo side effects and the other is recovering from kidney stones and a pancreas infection.

But we were determined to have a good day despite the health challenges we’ve both been facing recently. We had a fantastic Mother’s Day, and more importantly, we spent it together.

Her smile said it all!
I know she is happy that I’m starting to feel better, and I was just grateful to see her having a really good day.

Mom’s chemo resumes Tuesday and back to work I go, but today was all about celebration, gratitude, and simply being together.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.
I will always love you. ❤️

05/07/2026

Since Ive been stuck in bed & bored out of my mind, I figured it was finally time to catch up on some long overdue photo dumps, recognitions, and celebrations for some of the incredible people in my life that I care deeply about and admire.

I’d like to congratulate my friend Kim Carr on being sworn in as a Trustee for the Coast Community College District. She is going to be phenomenal, no doubt about it!

Kim previously served as a City Council Member and former Mayor of Huntington Beach, California.

Like me, Kim is widely respected for her ability to work across the aisle and focus on accomplishing the objectives that impact all of us. Wish the world had more people like her.

Albeit a very late post, congratulations, Trustee Carr!!!
✨🎉🥳💯🏆😀

05/01/2026

After many tests and scans, it was determined that I have kidney stones, a couple stomach ulcers, and gallstones. I’m now home from the hospital and in recovery mode.

While I am not looking forward to it, the kidney stones are expected to pass within the next couple of days, and I am already on medication for the ulcers.

I will likely need to have my gallbladder removed in the coming weeks after I fulfill a few upcoming commitments.

Thank you all for the positive energy, continued prayers, and support. It truly means more than I can express. I am incredibly grateful and so happy to be home.

This experience has been a powerful reminder to prioritize my health. I have been so focused on caring for my aging mother, managing professional obligations, and volunteering through the commissions and boards that I serve on, all while keeping up with personal, family, and professional responsibilities, that I neglected myself.

That said, I will soon be announcing some very exciting things I’ve been working on alongside some amazing people leading up to this hospital visit.

At the same time, this moment is a reminder that while serving our communities is important, while professional and personal obligations are important, and while building success is important, our health matters most. Nothing else holds value without it.

I am taking this as a moment of reflection and a commitment to be more intentional about taking care of myself. I hope this serves as a reminder to all of you to do the same.

And on a lighter note, I am happy to report that I did finally get my donut and puppy cuddles. 🍩🐶🙏✨💯❤️

04/30/2026

Not exactly how I planned to spend the rest of my week, but here I am in the ER.

Grateful for the friends & family who pushed me to get checked out after a few days of not feeling well and dealing with unexplained pelvic pain.

Limited phone access and spotty service, but I’ll respond to calls, texts, and emails as soon as I can.

Really craving a donut and puppy cuddles… instead, it’s a lot of tests and rest for now.

Prayers and positive vibes appreciated.

Still so thankful!
Updates soon. 🤞🙏🍩🐶✨

04/25/2026

Something’s coming… and it’s going to “unleash” how you lead!
🐾🐶🐕🐩

04/21/2026

I want to take a moment to recognize Betty Yee for California
and her extraordinary service to the people of California.

From her years as State Controller to her leadership as State Budget Director, and through her recent campaign for Governor, Betty has consistently led with integrity, intellect, and an unwavering commitment to public service.

Her decision to step out of the Governor’s race marks the close of a chapter, but it does not diminish one bit the impact she has made or the strength she brought to this moment.

I was incredibly proud to stand with Betty this year. She was, and continues to be, one of the most qualified, prepared, thoughtful, and knowledgeable leaders our state has to offer. That has never been in question for me.

As the race moves forward, I will be supporting Xavier Becerra, but let me be clear, my respect and admiration for Betty Yee remain unchanged.

Well done, my friend.
Your leadership matters, and your legacy of service to California continues. ✨

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