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— February 23, 2020 Chuong Vo for Cerritos City Council
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Chuong Vo
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Jennifer Hong
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- Protect Cerritos homes and neighborhoods
- Reinvest in sidewalks, streets, and trees
- fiscal Accountability to secure Cerritos' future
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Cerritos Mayor Pro-Tem Frank Aurelio YokoyamaCouncilmember and Former (3-Term) Mayor of Cerritos Grace HuCouncilmember and (2-term) Former Mayor of Cerritos Mark PulidoCerritos City Employees AFSCME Local 619State Assemblymember Cristina GarciaState Senator Bob ArchuletaDr. Olga Rios, Board President, ABC Unified Board of EducationMarisa Perez, Board President , Cerritos College Board of TrusteesDiana Needham, Chair, Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission and Former Mayor (3-term)Armin Reyes, ABC Unified Board of Education President (ret)Joseph Frontino Jr., Cerritos Parks and Recreation CommssionerMarco Garcia, Cerritos Let Freedom Ring Committee, former ChairMichele Guerrero, Chair, Cerritos Let Freedom Ring CommitteeSebastian Gonzalez, Chair, Cerritos Safety CommitteeLevi Javier, Cerritos Property and Preservation CommissionerCarmelita Lampino, Cerritos Economic Development Commissioner, Former ChairMansour Meisami, Cerritos Property ComissionerPat Patnaik, Cerritos Parks and Recreation CommissionerKaren Wilson. Cerritos Fine Arts and Historical CommissionerHope Yoneshige, Cerritos Safety CommiteeTatiana Yokoyama Bui, Cerritos Planning Comissioner, former Chair (2-terms)Riaz Surti. Chair, Cerritos Economic Development ComissionJim Giordano, Chair, Cerritos Planning CommissionJason Yu, Cerritos Business Owner
Rocky Pavone
Business Owner, Certified Financial...
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- SAFETY- Our Cerritos home was burgIarized and criminals...
- GROWTH- Increase revenues, reserves, and balance the...
- INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES- Cerritos has an estimated...
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Councilmember, City of Cerritos
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Councilmember, City of Cerritos
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My Top 3 Priorities
- To have a safe community by providing the best public safety services to our community. I will work in partnership with the Sheriff’s Department and our residents to have a focus-based sheriff department by redeploying assets where it matters most.
- Work diligently to balance the city budget by first balancing the needs of the residents versus the cost. Adhere to sound fiscal management principles and a transparent budget process.
- To safeguard and grow our economic vitality and resources to maintain our quality of life. Create a more vibrant, modern high-tech city to continue attracting future residents and businesses into our city.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Police Officer
Former Planning Commissioner and Chair, Cerritos Planning Commission — Elected position (2011–2017)
Cerritos Safety Committee Member and Vice Chair, Cerritos Safety Committee — Elected position (2009–2011)
Education
University of California Los Angeles (current)
Community Activities
Cerritos Elementary PTA member, Cerritos Elementary PTA (2009–current)
Volunteer, Cerritos Elementary Education Foundation (2010–current)
Optimist Club Member, Cerritos Optimist Club (2010–2017)
President, PORAC - Lis Angeles South Chapter (2011–2012)
Member, Kiwanis Club (2010–2012)
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- Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff
- Fire Fighter Local 1014
- Professional Police Officer Association
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About Chuong Vo
Summary
Introduction
The City of Cerritos has been home for me for close to 20 years. As a young adult just starting off in a career in Law Enforcement I wanted to live in a city that values public safety. I remember driving through Cerritos and noticed how well maintained the streets, parks and residents were and I immediately knew that this was the city I wanted to call home. The very first house I saw for sale was the first house I purchased and have live there since. It was very clear to me that Cerritos valued clean streets, well maintained trees and had a high standard for their quality of life.
Being the first in my family to be a police officer was a very difficult decision for me, however being in public service was the right decision for me. 41 years ago my parents decided to flee Vietnam to seek a better future for our family. My dad left everything behind and risked our lives so that his kids can have the American Dream. After being legally sponsored to America my family settled in the Southbay. I decided to choose a career in Law Enforcement because I had a strong sense of public service. After attending UCLA for College, majoring in Biology, I went straight into the Police Academy where I matured and grew as a young adult. I have a strong sense of public safety, community and individual values.
While living in Cerritos I married my wife, Traci and eventually had two boys - Ethan and Brandon. Raising my family I remember having many great experiences and doing things in my life for the first time.
As a first time parent I remember taking my son to the Cerritos Swim Center for his first swimming lesson. While there I remember seeing a young little girl in the Men’s restroom playing in the toilet stall. I asked her if she was lost and she was unable to communicate to me where her parents were located. I brought this to the staff at the swim center and learned that they eventually released the child to another child and off they went. This was very concerning to me and inquired about their procedure to deal with lost children and the staff was not able to tell me. At this moment I wanted to make sure I was apart of the solution and turned in an application to be on the Cerritos Community Safety Committee.
As a first time ABCUSD parent, I remember my first time I walked my son to Cerritos Elementary School. I was shocked to see how many parents drove their kids to school and how dangerous the traffic around the school was for the parents and children who walked their kids. Immediately, I knew I had to get involved and develop a plan to make the traffic around the school move smoothly. I met with the principal and developed a traffic plan that allowed for better flow around the school, decreased traffic around the school and increase safety for the Parents and children while walking to school. Thirteen years later this traffic plan is still being used today.
After serving two years on the Cerritos Community Safety Committee I was then appointed to the Planning Commission. Working on the Planning Commission I developed a very strong background in Planning and Development. City’s thrive because business, residence and public safety all work together.
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Protect Cerritos homes and neighborhoods
- Reinvest in sidewalks, streets, and trees
- fiscal Accountability to secure Cerritos' future
Experience
Experience
Profession:Business Owner
Planning Commissioner, City of Cerritos — Appointed position (2017–current)
Let Freedom Ring Committee, City of Cerritos — Appointed position (2012–2017)
Biography
Jennifer Hong is a 35-year resident of Cerritos and Cerritos Planning Commissioner. She has helped improve the planning and development of the city, which has strengthened the local economy. She is the one candidate endorsed by a majority of current council members, which is affirmation of her success as a busines owner and leadership as a commissioner. She is the one candidate we can count on to make the safety and quality of our neighborhoods her top priority.
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- Cerritos Mayor Pro-Tem Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
- Councilmember and Former (3-Term) Mayor of Cerritos Grace Hu
- Councilmember and (2-term) Former Mayor of Cerritos Mark Pulido
Organizations (1)
- Cerritos City Employees AFSCME Local 619
Elected Officials (6)
- State Assemblymember Cristina Garcia
- State Senator Bob Archuleta
- Dr. Olga Rios, Board President, ABC Unified Board of Education
- Marisa Perez, Board President , Cerritos College Board of Trustees
- Diana Needham, Chair, Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commission and Former Mayor (3-term)
- Armin Reyes, ABC Unified Board of Education President (ret)
Individuals (14)
- Joseph Frontino Jr., Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commssioner
- Marco Garcia, Cerritos Let Freedom Ring Committee, former Chair
- Michele Guerrero, Chair, Cerritos Let Freedom Ring Committee
- Sebastian Gonzalez, Chair, Cerritos Safety Committee
- Levi Javier, Cerritos Property and Preservation Commissioner
- Carmelita Lampino, Cerritos Economic Development Commissioner, Former Chair
- Mansour Meisami, Cerritos Property Comissioner
- Pat Patnaik, Cerritos Parks and Recreation Commissioner
- Karen Wilson. Cerritos Fine Arts and Historical Commissioner
- Hope Yoneshige, Cerritos Safety Commitee
- Tatiana Yokoyama Bui, Cerritos Planning Comissioner, former Chair (2-terms)
- Riaz Surti. Chair, Cerritos Economic Development Comission
- Jim Giordano, Chair, Cerritos Planning Commission
- Jason Yu, Cerritos Business Owner
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Businessowner/Financial Educator
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My Top 3 Priorities
- SAFETY- Our Cerritos home was burgIarized and criminals stole all my wife's jewelry including her wedding ring. I will implement a “zero-tolerance” policy toward crime, supporting strong law enforcement.
- GROWTH- Increase revenues, reserves, and balance the budget I am the only Cerritos City Council candidate running with 25+ years experience licensed in the Multi-Trillion Dollar Financial Industry. I will fight to balance the city's negative budget.
- INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES- Cerritos has an estimated $61 million of badly needed repairs in the city streets, sidewalks, parks, trees, Senior Senter, City Hall, and maintenance. ,
Experience
Experience
Profession:Business Owner, Certified Financial Educator®
Financial Educator and Business Owner, Self-Employed (1994–current)
President, Cerritos Jr. Chamber of Commerce — Elected position (1991–1992)
ASSC President & Student Trustee, Cerritos Community College — Elected position (1990–1991)
Appointee, California Chancellor’s ESL Committee — Elected position (1990–1991)
Education
CSU at Long Beach — B.A., Public Administration (1993)
Cerritos College — AA, Business & Spanish (1991)
ABC Unified School District, Artesia High School — Graduate, College Preparatory (1986)
Community Activities
Block Captain, Cerritos Neighborhood Watch (2020–current)
Member, Cerritos Chamber of Commerce (2012–current)
Advisory Member, ABC Adult School Office Occupations Committee (2017–current)
Youth All Sports Coach, Sportstown USA (1999–2007)
Educator, ABC Unified School District (2000–2002)
Biography
Rocky Pavone is a very qualified candidate who's been licensed in the Multi-Trillion Dollar Financial Services Industry, with more than 25+ years’ experience in Financial Management and Business. Rocky is a Cerritos Business Owner and CFEd®, CFE Certified Financial Educator® who teaches and consults individuals, families, businesses, and organizations important Financial Concepts such as increasing cash flows, managing budgets, Tax Strategies, retirement plans, calculating proper protection needs, insurance plans, and estate preservation. Rocky Pavone is the most qualified City Council candidate to balance the budget deficits and increase revenues for Cerritos. No other candidate besides Rocky, has the extensive Financial experience and understanding to move Cerritos forward into the next decade and beyond.
Rocky began his Servant Leadership to the Cerritos Community 30 years ago. In 1990, Rocky Pavone was first elected as the ASCC President and Student Trustee of Cerritos Community College. In addition, he served on Cerritos College Safety Committee and the California Chancellor’s ESL Committee as an Appointee Member. Soon after his term, he was elected as the new President of Cerritos Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Currently, he’s still an active member of the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, Lifetime Member of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, and Advisory Member to the ABC Unified School District, Adult School.
Rocky graduated from our local, ABC Unified School District, Artesia High School. Next, he pursued his AA degree in Business and Spanish, graduating from Cerritos College. Then, he thoroughly studied Public Administration and graduated with his BA from Cal State University at Long Beach.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
Experience you can believe in. Leadership you can trust.
I live, and love to work here in Cerritos. I’m a successful Cerritos businessowner, and Certified Financial Educator®, with more than 25 years’ experience teaching financial literacy, budget management, and consulting families and businesses. I've been married to my beautiful wife for 28 years, raising our two wonderful children. Unfortunately, our Cerritos home was burglarized. Criminals stole our valuables, jewelry, and computers. I need your support to protect our community, so it doesn’t happen to you and your family.
For you, I will champion:
Safety- Implement a “zero-tolerance” policy toward crime
Growth- Increase revenues, reserves, and balance the budget
Tax advantages- Give tax breaks to residents and businesses
Education- Provide children a safe environment to get the best education
Protection- Preserve our rights of freedom, happiness, and quality of life
Services- Support law enforcement, Senior center, library, parks, and maintenance
Together, we'll make Cerritos safe, and a great place to live. Please share with your family, neighbors, seniors, veterans, businessowners, church members, and community leaders to vote for me too. I humbly thank you for your votes.
Best wishes and blessings to you and your family.
Rocky Pavone
562-8658999
Rocky4Cerritos@gmail.com
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Measure C — January 29, 2020 Cerritos City Hall
Please support Rocky Pavone for Cerritos City Council 2020. We need your help walking, talking, and voting. Also, we truly appreciate your donations. Please go to RockyPavoneforCerritosCouncil2020.com for more information and to donate. Thank you in advance.
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D.A. Law Clerk
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Ensure safe neighborhoods, expand Neighborhood Watch Programs, provide emergency preparedness training for residents
- Maintain fiscal accountability and balanced budgets
- Improve sustainability efforts for future generations, remove and replace Pine trees,
Experience
Experience
Profession:District Attorney Law Clerk
Law Clerk, District Attorney (2019–2019)
58th Assembly District Delegate, California Democratic Party — Appointed position (2017–2018)
Legal Assistant, Sidley Austin LLP (2016–2017)
Legal Assistant, Lee & Green, PC (2015–2016)
Education
Loyola Law School — Juris Doctor, Criminal Law (current)
Chapman University — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (2015)
Chapman University — Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (2015)
Community Activities
Member, Hubert H Humphrey Democratic Club (2019–current)
President, Student Bar Association, Loyola Law School (2018–current)
Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (2015–2017)
President, Student Government Association, Chapman University (2014–2015)
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Organizations (2)
- Hubert H Humphrey Democratic Club
- Los Angeles County Democratic Party
Elected Officials (3)
- Cristina Garcia
- Mark Pulido
- Frank Yokoyama
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My Top 3 Priorities
- 1. Continuing to improve community safety at all levels (will install Neighborhood Monitoring Video Camera and Recorder at every entry/exit of the every block/street under majority approval of Cerritos Residents).
- 2. Effectively managing the City's financial resources and budget (bring more business and develop better business environment), and
- 3. Continuing to promote cooperation with the ABC School District and Cerritos Community College to next higher level of education environment (developing Cerritos Community College to California State University system environment).
Experience
Biography
A Cerritos resident since 1995. I have served on City committees, liaison to Cerritos College and initiated FLAP Program through US Education Dept. with ABC School District After School Program Chinese Class and Collaborated StarTalk Program through National Security Agency with ABC School District. Currently serve as Commissioner of Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C., former Board of Directors of the Southern California Council of Chinese Schools (http://www.scccs.net) and former Board Member of the Chinese Culture of Association of Southern California and affiliated Cerritos Chinese School. Currently is registered Professional Engineer of the California Professional Engineers Board. I listen to people and work very hard to volunteer to Cerritos residents.
During the past years of serving Cerritos, I have demonstrated my honest, hard work, dedication, willingness to do my homework, high integrity, continuing improve skills, ability to work with people and bridge ethnic gaps.
Please support me for member of City Council, I will continue to work hard, listen to and value your concerns and be your trusted voice on the City Council.
I respectfully ask for your vote for Rusty Liang Chiang (No. 1 Candidate on the ballot list).
