Carol attended the Leal Elementary School Winter Holiday Talent Performances.
Carol celebrated the Christmas holiday with President Jesse Gadula and members of the Filipino & US Veterans Association at Cerritos Park East.
Whitney Students featured at a performance in traditional Filipino costume and dances at the Cerritos Library.
Carol congratulated winners of the Cerritos Civic Tennis Club at their annual awards presentation at Cerritos Park East.
Cerritos students performed the Chinese lion dance at the Festival of Art day on the grounds of the Center of the Performing Arts.
Carol manned a city sponsored booth at the Cerritos Chinese School Carnival with School Principal and Board members.
Carol Chen was sworn in to the Cerritos City Council on July 10th, 2008. Here are some photos from that evening:
On June 3rd, 2008 election night, hundreds of supporters and well wishers for Carol Chen crowded the campaign headquarter celebrating the victory party. Having garned over 42% of the votes, it was a decisive win for Carol.
"I want to thank the Cerritos' voters for their trust and confidence in me." said Carol, "I narrowly lost in the past March city council election. Tonight's result confirms the people of Cerritos once again choose me as their representative on City Council."
Final election results as certfied by the County on July 1st, 2008
April 18, 2008 - Tonight, at a fundraising dinner, nearly 300 supporters of Carol Chen gathered together and cheered her on as she declares her candidacy for Cerritos City Council in this special election on June 3rd.
Congressman Ed Royce, Assembly member Van Tran, Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Barrows, Former Mayor Grace Hu, Former Mayor Paul Zee, ABC School Board member Sophia Tse, Former Mayor, Diana Needham, Paul Bowlen, Barry Rabbitt were all in attendance showing their strong support of Carol's bid for the vacant seat.
"As your next Council member, I solemnly pledge to safeguard our economic vitality and resources, adhere to solid fiscal management, ensure that our high standards remain intact and do what is necessary to improve our public safety and quality of life" said Carol.
Carol Chen addressing the audience at the fund raiser
Sunday, May 18, 2008, over 120 guests from the Filipino American community celebrated Carol's birthday and the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at a dinner dance at the CCPA.
Carol's youngest supporter, Miles Yeh of 4 years old.
Carol, as chair of the Planning Commission, attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the newest 5-story office building at the Cerritos Towne Center.
Carol receives strong support from Michelle Park Steel, State Board of Equalization Board member, Charles & Young Kim, Sabrina Kay and the Korean American community leaders
Carol attended the Philippine Society of SouthEast Los Angeles 34th Anniversary Ball
Carol is endorsed by Dick Gaylord, president of the National Association of Realtors
Carol attended a Greet & Meet reception hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Bhavin Gandhi, DJ Jhaveri, Naresh Solanki, Neil Badlani and received key support from the Indo-American community.
Carol receives support from Dr. Pao-Ling Guo, Assistant Principal of the ABC Adult School
Carol supports the Cerritos Families with Special Children Association
Carol discusses city matters with Assembly member Tony Mandoza and Artesia City Counilmember Tony Lima
Carol co-chaired the Cerritos Optimist Club annual oratorical contest and awarded scholarships to middle school students
