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City Council
Gary Yamauchi, Councilperson


  City Council - Third District

Gary S. Yamauchi, Councilperson
Representing the Third District

Elected to Council: November 2, 2004
(Current term began Dec. 6, 2004) 

  • Birthdate: July 29, 1944
  • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois 
  • Occupation: Current owner/founder of  Tri-Star 
          Vending, one of the largest independent vending 
          services businesses in Southern California.
          Named "API Business of the Year" of the 49th
          Assembly District by Assemblyperson Dr. Judy Chu, 
          who at the time represented the District.
  • Education:
          -- Graduated from Gardena High School
  • Civic Involvement:
         -- Board of Directors, Sanitation Districts-#2 & 16 (2007)
         -- Board of Directors, Independent Cities Association (2006-07) 
         -- Past Vice President, Alhambra Planning Commission
         -- Past Member, City of Alhambra HUD Commission (2 years)
         -- Past Secretary/Treasurer: Alhambra Library Foundation
         -- Advisory Board Member: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Committee
         -- Member, San Gabriel Valley Economic Development Council
  • Community Involvement:
         -- Board of Directors, Go for Broke National Education Center (2007)
         -- Past President, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
         -- Past President, Alhambra Rotary Club
         -- Past President, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
         -- Board of Directors, Alhambra Rotary Charities Foundation
         -- Board of Directors, Alhambra Rotary World Charities Foundation
         -- Board of Directors, East Los Angeles College Foundation
         -- Board Member, Alhambra Hospital Citizens Advisory Council
         -- Vice President, Los Angeles Music and Art School Board of Trustees
         -- Assist Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboys Industries
             (Won organization's first-ever "Employer of the Year" Award)
         -- Winner of the "Past Presidents' Award" - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce (2004)
         -- "Citizen of the Year" Award - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce (2004)
  • Marital Status: Married to Linda Kobata Yamauchi (1966)
         -- Three Children: David (wife Leanne), Trent and Kevin 
         -- One Grandchild (Naomi, born in 2006)
  • Personal Interests:
         -- Bowling (Inducted into the Japanese-American Bowling Association "Hall of Fame" - 2008)
         -- Golf and watching all sporting events
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