Elected: 2001
Re-Elected: 2005, 2009
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Currently serves on the following committees and boards as a City representative:
- Board of Education/City Council Joint Use Committee (Alhambra School District)
- Sister Cities Commission
- San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnerships
CONTACT INFORMATION
Council Member David Lau
City of Monterey Park
320 W. Newmark Ave.,
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Telephone: (626) 307-1255
E-mail: dlau@montereypark.ca.gov
Current Public Affiliations, and Community Involvement:
Council Member of City of Monterey Park, California (March 2001 to Present)
Chinese American Elected Officials (CEO) (Director)
Garfield Medical Center (Governing Board Member)
Monterey Park Lions Club (Member)
West San Gabriel Valley YMCA (Board Member)
Asian Pacific Family Center (Advisory Board Member)
Friendship Chorus (Honorary President)
Past Public Affiliations and Community Involvement:
Mayor of City of Monterey Park (January 18, 2003 to November 4, 2003) & (December 20, 2006 to October 10, 2007)
Vice Mayor, City of Monterey Park (April 8, 2002 to January 17, 2003) & (March 13, 2006 to December 19, 2006)
Garvey School Board (February 4, 1993 to March 20, 2001, three times as Board President)
Chinese American Elected Officials (CEO) (Former President – Two Terms & Founder)
Monterey Park Seniors Chorus (Former President)
Asian Youth Center (Former Board Vice President)
L.A. County Human Relations Commission (Former Vice President, Commissioner)
Asian Pacific Family Center (Former Board Vice President)
Chinatown Service Center (Former Board President)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho
Master of Business Administration in Professional Management, Pace University, New York City, New York
Work Experience:
Over 35 years of diverse corporate management and small business ownership experience
Has held management positions with several major corporations such as American Express, Southern California Edison, and Kaiser Permanente
Awards and Honors:
The Golden Apple Award, Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administration Association
Who’s Who Among Asian Americans
Who’s Who in California
Asian American Achievement Award, Organization of Chinese Americans
Amigos de SER Award-Amigos de Ser/Jobs for Progress
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, LA District Directors Award
World Outstanding Chinese Year Book (2002 Edition)