About Henry Charoen

By Henry Charoen

I would like to share with you my Goals/Priorities, Community Involvement, and Education/Work Experience.

Goals and Priorities:

- Strengthening the city's financial stability and preparing for future challenges
- Sustaining our outstanding police and fire protection
- Enhancing our sense of pride in being part of the La Palma family
- Continuing beautification projects within the city
- Ensuring fair code enforcement policies to maintain our quality of life
- Increasing community involvement through recreation services
- Continuing to build partnerships with surrounding schools and communities

Community Involvement:

I deeply care about what happens in our city and want to make a difference in La Palma. This is why I am continuously volunteering in our community:
- Chairman, La Palma Days Entertainment Sub Committee
- Chairman, La Palma's Concerts in the Park
- Vice-Chairman, Community Activities and Beautification Committee
- Member, Kiwanis Club of La Palma

Education and Experience:

My work experience and educational background will help me lead La Palma through the challenging years ahead.
- As a HealthCare Business Manager at PacifiCare/United Health Group, I have developed strong leadership abilities
- Being a teacher at UC Irvine extensions has given me an appreciation for the great value of schools and education.
- As a former Business Analyst at Countrywide, I have a deep understanding of the importance of preserving strong property values
- I earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from UC Irvine
- I earned a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering degree from USC

I'm passionate about making our community strong and secure, and am committed to serving our citizens.