Mike Eng
Mike Eng | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 49th district | |
In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Judy Chu |
Succeeded by | Ed Chau |
Mayor of Monterey Park, California | |
In office August 21, 2004 – January 18, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Sharon Martinez |
Succeeded by | Frank Venti |
Monterey Park City Councillor | |
In office March 8, 2003 – December 4, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Judy Chu |
Succeeded by | Anthony Wong |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael F. Eng September 14, 1946 Oakland, California |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Judy Chu (m. 1978) |
Residence | Los Angeles, California |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles University of Hawaii |
Occupation | Attorney Professor |
Michael F. "Mike" Eng (Chinese: 伍國慶; Mandarin Pinyin: Wǔ Guóqìng; Jyutping: Ng5 Gwok3hing3[1]) (born September 14, 1946[2]) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the California State Assembly and the Monterey Park City Council, and was Mayor of Monterey Park 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.