Mike Eng | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 49th district |
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Incumbent | |
Assumed office December 4, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Judy Chu |
Mayor of Monterey Park, California | |
In office August 21, 2004 – January 18, 2005 |
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Preceded by | Sharon Martinez |
Succeeded by | Frank Venti |
Monterey Park City Councillor | |
In office March 8, 2003 – December 4, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Judy Chu |
Succeeded by | Anthony Wong |
Personal details | |
Born | Oakland, California |
September 14, 1946
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Judy Chu |
Residence | Los Angeles, California |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles University of Hawaii |
Occupation | Attorney Professor |
Michael "Mike" F. Eng (Chinese name: 伍國慶, Pinyin: Wǔ Guóqìng; Jyutping: Ng5 Gwok3hing3[1]) (born September 14, 1946[2]) was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2006 and represents the 49th District. He is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He previously served on the Monterey Park City Council and was Mayor from 2004-2005.
Eng has a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from the University of Hawaii and a JD from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the Senior Partner and founder of the law firm of Eng & Nishimura, practicing immigration and nationality law.
He is married to U.S. House Representative Judy Chu who is his predecessor in the State Assembly, as well as a former council member and Mayor of Monterey Park, and former Vice-Chair (and a past Chair) of the California's State Board of Equalization. Chu is the first Chinese American woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress.
References
External links
- California State Assemblymember Mike Eng
- Project Vote Smart - Mr. Eng - Biography
- Eng & Nishimura Law Firm
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Judy Chu |
Monterey Park City Council 2002—2006 |
Succeeded by Anthony Wong |
California Assembly | ||
Preceded by Judy Chu |
California State Assemblymember 49th district 2006—present |
Succeeded by incumbent |