Mike Eng

Mike Eng
Mike Eng in the middle
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 49th district
In office
December 4, 2006  November 30, 2012
Preceded by Judy Chu
Succeeded by Ed Chau
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 Michael F. Eng
(1946-09-14) September 14, 1946
Oakland, California
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Judy Chu (m. 1978)
Residence Los Angeles, California
Alma mater University of California, Los Angeles
University of Hawaii
Occupation Attorney
Professor

Michael F. "Mike" Eng (Chinese: ; pinyin: Wǔ Guóqìng; Jyutping: Ng5 Gwok3hing3[1]) (born September 14, 1946[2]) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the California State Assembly and the Monterey Park City Council, and was Mayor of Monterey Park 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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