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Los Angeles County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Mike Touhey

Candidate for
City Council Member; City of West Covina

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Michael Richard Touhey

  • Age: 43
  • Married 17 Years-Wife-Debbie-40 Years Old
  • Daughter-Morgan-14 Years Old
  • Son-Brandon-10 Years Old

Church: Faith Community Church

26 Year Homeowner in West Covina, Since 1979

Colleges:

  • Azusa Pacific University 1981-1982 Men's Basketball Team
  • Mt. Sac Jr College 1979-1981, 1982-1983 Men's Basketball
  • Biola University 1983-1984 Men's Basketball Team (Member of the National Basketball Champions NCCAA 1983-84)
  • Cal Poly Pomona 1993-1994

28 Year Business Owner in West Covina, Since 1977
  • Owner-Rockview Dairy #29 1977-1997
  • Owner-Red Baron Pizza 2000-2204
  • Owner-The Michael Touhey Co. 1997-Present

Elected Positions:
  • Elected of the City of West Covina Council in 1994
  • Served from 1994-2003
  • Served 2 terms as Mayor
  • Mayor 1996-1997, 2002-2003
  • Youngest Mayor ever: 33 Years Old

Civic Accomplishments/Recognitions:
  • 2003 City of West Covina Volunteer of the Year
  • 2001 NAACP San Gabriel Valley Community Service Award
  • 2001 LA Co Fair/City of West Covina Community Hometown Hero
  • 2000 West Covina Mayor's Award for Community Service
  • 1995 City of West Covina Council PTA Honorary Service Award
  • 1994 Rotarian of the Year
  • 1994 Citizen of the Year Nominee
  • 1994 Small Business Person of the Year Nominee
  • 1993 Small Business Person of the Year Nominee

Community Involvement:
  • West Covina Sunrise Rotary Club Member
  • West Covina Sunrise Rotary President 2000-2001
  • West Covina Beautiful Member
  • West Covina Historical Society Member
  • B.P.O.E. "Elks Lodge Post 1996" Member
  • National Rifle Association Lifetime Member
  • California Rifle & Pistol Association Lifetime Member
  • Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Member
  • 2100 Club Citrus Valley Health Partners
  • West Covina Chamber of Commerece Member
  • West Covina High PTSA Member
  • West Covina High Choral Union Booster
  • Hollencrest Middle School PTSA Member
  • Hollencrest Middle School Band/Choir Booster

Appointments:
  • Former Independent Cities Association Executive Board
  • Former Foothill Transit Board Member
  • Former Independent Cities Risk Mngmnt Assoc. Brd of Dir.
  • Former Los Angeles County Sanitation District Board Member
  • Former West Covina Rose Parade Committee Executive Board

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