Judy Chu
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| Judy May Chu 趙美心 |
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| Assumed office 2007 |
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| Preceded by | John Chiang |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 49th District
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| In office 2001 – 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Gloria Romero |
| Succeeded by | Mike Eng |
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| Born | July 7, 1953 Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Mike Eng |
| Residence | Monterey Park |
| Profession | Politician |
Judy May Chu, Ph.D. (Chinese name: 趙美心; pinyin: Zhào Měixīn) (born July 7, 1953 in Los Angeles, California)[1] is an American politician and educator. She is member of the Democratic Party. She is the current Vice Chair of the California Board of Equalization, representing the 4th District.
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[edit] Education
Chu has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a B.A. in mathematics. She taught as a professor at East Los Angeles College for 13 years.[2][3]
[edit] Political career
Chu's first elected position was Board Member for the Garvey School District in Rosemead, California in 1985. In 1988 she was elected to the city council of Monterey Park, where she served as mayor for three terms.[2] She ran for the California State Assembly in 1994, but lost the Democratic primary to Diane Martinez; in 1998, she lost the primary to Gloria Romero.
Chu was elected as the representative of the 49th District of the State Assembly in a May 15, 2001 special election after Romero was elected to the State Senate, but was eventually forced out by term limits. The district includes Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino and South El Monte, within Los Angeles County.[4]
[edit] Personal
Her husband, Mike Eng, was also a member of the city council for Monterey Park, though not at the same time, and is the current 49th District assemblymember, being Chu's immediate successor.
[edit] References
- ^ California Births, 1905-1995
- ^ a b Judy Chu (2002). Political Philosophy for Judy Chu. League of Women Voters of California Education Fund. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
- ^ Board of Equalization (2007). Vice Chair Judy Chair - Board of Equalization. CA BOE. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
- ^ California State Assembly (2006). California State Assemblymember Judy Chu: Biography. California State Assembly. Retrieved on 14 May 2007.
[edit] External links
- Biography of Judy Chu
- Official Judy Chu campaign site
- Vice Chair Judy Chu - State Board of Equalization
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Monterey Park City Council 1988—2001 |
Succeeded by Mike Eng |
| Preceded by Gloria Romero |
California State Assemblymember 49th District 2001—2006 |
Succeeded by Mike Eng |
| Preceded by John Chiang |
California State Board of Equalization Member 4th District 2007–present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
