Preceded by Mike Eng Name Ed Chau Website asmdc.org/members/a49/ | Occupation Politician Nationality American Role American Politician | |
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Born September 17, 1961 (age 62)
Hong Kong ( 1961-09-17 ) Alma mater University of Southern California
Southwestern University School of Law Education University of Southern California Political party California Democratic Party Residence Monterey Park, California, United States | ||
CSS2016 - Luncheon Keynote: Assembly Member Ed Chau
Edwin "Ed" Chau (Chinese: 周本立; pinyin: Zhōu Běnlì; born September 17, 1957) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 49th state assembly District, which encompasses the western San Gabriel Valley.
Chau is a member of the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus. Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, he was a Montebello Unified School District trustee from 2000 to 2012. In addition to being an attorney who owns his own law firm, he has been an engineer for IBM and a computer programmer.
In 2008, Chau ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in the 42nd congressional district, losing to Gary Miller.
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