Candidate for
Council Member; City of Monterey Park

David Lau is dedicated to his wife, Cecilia, and they have two children, Michael and Michelle. They are residents of Monterey Park for 22 years. He has a Master of Business Administration Degree in Professional Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He has over 30 years of diverse corporate management and business ownership experience.

His current public affiliations and community involvement include:

Garvey School District, Board of Education, President (served as President twice in seven years) Monterey Park Community Relations Commission, President Asianic (A California non-profit organization for seniors and Asianic Chorus) # President Monterey Park Lions Club, 3rd Vice-President Chinese American Citizens Alliance, San Gabriel Valley Lodge, Board Secretary Asian Youth Center, Honorary Advisory Board Member Asian Pacific Family Center, Advisory Council Member Monterey Park Harmony Month Committee, Chair Monterey Park Democratic Club, Board Member Chinese Elected Officials (CEO), Vice-President CAUSE-VISION 21, Member

His past public affiliations and community involvement include:

Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission (appointed by Gloria Molina) # Vice President Asian Youth Center, Board of Directors, Vice-President (five years) Monterey Park City Police Department, Mentor-Trainer on "Cultural Diversity" Monterey Park City Recreation and Parks Commission (two terms), President Monterey Park's 75th Anniversary Book Committee, Chair and Co-Editor United Way, Region II, Asian Task Force, Member United Way, Region V, Budget Allocations and Agency Relations Committees, Member Chinatown Service Center -- Board of Directors, President (two terms) Family Counseling Service, San Gabriel Valley, Board Secretary Monterey Park Harmony Month Committee, Chair La CASA de San Gabriel Community Center, 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee Member Amigos de SER/Jobs for Progress, Steering Committee Member

David Lau has also received the following awards and honors:

Who's Who Among Asian Americans, Gale Research, Inc. Who's Who in California, Who's Who Historical Society Asian American Achievement Award, Organization of Chinese Americans Amigos de SER Award, Amigos de SER/Jobs for Progress U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Los Angeles, District Director's Award The Golden Apple Award, Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administrators Association