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Biographical Information
Years in Alhambra: Since 1958
Education: Completed Masters in Governance Program
Special Honors:
- Knights of Columbus Bicentennial Fellowship Award
for outstanding community service (1976)
- Alhambra Chamber of Commerce - Past Presidents' Award for "Outstanding
Contributions to the Community"
- "Woman of Distinction Award" from Family Counseling Services
Current City Council Appointments
- League of California Cities, Los Angeles, Alternate Representative
- San Gabriel Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Governing Board Representative
- Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Representative
- City Selection Committee: Alternate Representative
Other Civic Involvement:
- Current voting delegate to the League of California Cities
- President of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government (SGVCOG) - 2012
- Member, San Gabriel Valley Council of Government (SGVCOG) - 1994-1998;
2006-Present
- Mayor of the City of Alhambra (1989, 1993, 1997, 2008 & 2012-13)
- Member, Alhambra Redevelopment Agency (1987-98; 2006-2011)
- Regional Council Board Member, Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) representing Alhambra, Monterey Park & Montebello (1994-1998;
2006-Present)
- Member, San Gabriel Valley Transportation Committee (1994-98; 2006-Present)
- President, Independent Cities Association (ICA), representing 49 member cities
(1995-96)
- Board Member, Alhambra Unified School District (1998, 2000, 2004, 2006);
Served as Board President (2002-03)
- Representative of the Alhambra Unified School District on the San Gabriel Parks & Recreation Commission and Joint-Use Committee with the City of Alhambra
Community Involvement:
- Member, YMCA Board of Directors (1983-Present)
- Board Member, Alhambra Educational Foundation
- Lector, All Souls Church (1975-Present)
- President, Alhambra Soroptimist Club (2004)
Marital Status: Married to Michael Messina (52 years) with three daughters and
eight grandchildren, all of whom live in the area and are also active in the Alhambra
community.
Greatest Source of Pride:
- Outside of her family - to help others
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