Mike Eng

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Mike Eng
Mike Eng in the middle
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 49th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 4, 2006
Preceded by Judy Chu
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 September 14, 1946 (1946-09-14) (age 65)
Oakland, California
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: , Pinyin: Wǔ Guóqìng; Jyutping: Ng5 Gwok3hing3) (born September 14, 1946[1]) 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.

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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


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