(Photo includes Cerritos City
Councilman Joseph Cho, Mayor of the City of Carson Jim Dear, LA County
Fed. of Labor Executive Secretary Maria Elena Durazo (far left) and
State Senator Mark Ridley Thomas (center)
March
for Good Jobs:
From Hollywood to the Docks
On April 15-17, 2008, workers along with members of the
community marched 28 miles from Hollywood to the docks of Los Angeles in
San Pedro. For three days straight, these workers and community
supporters walked and camped-out overnight along the route.
The march began in Hollywood (La Brea Tar Pits) on April 15th at 9:00
a.m. and concluded with a massive rally at the Port of Los Angeles on
April 17th at 6:00 p.m. Councilman Joseph Cho participated in the
kick-off ceremony and marched on Wilshire Boulevard from La Brea
Boulevard. to Western Avenue for three hours with Maria Elena Durazo,
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of
Labor, AFL-CIO, State Senator Mark Ridley Thomas and other labor
leaders.
“The Fight for Good Jobs is vital because the American economy—and the
economy of L.A.—are beginning to look like an hourglass,” said Maria
Elena Durazo during the rally. “There are too few people at the very
top, a lot of people at the very bottom—and fewer and fewer in the
middle. We have to keep fighting for good jobs that sustain a middle
class standard of living because it’s the birthright of every American
worker.”
“I march because I know how challenging it can be to work without a
livable wage and benefits. From my experiences as an employee and
employer, I understand that investing in employees improves the quality
of services in the community. Good jobs are not only important for
labor. Good jobs are important in building strong families, communities
and a strong country,” said Councilman Joseph Cho, who started working
as a janitor and gas station attendant in Hollywood, when he first moved
his family to United States of America 34 years ago.
Hollywood to the Docks has come to symbolize the solidarity of working
people from different walks of life and represents over 350,000 workers
who will be fighting to stay in the middle class or move themselves out
of poverty this year.
(Above right Photo: Kick-off Ceremony,
Left Photo: Rally at the Docks of Los Angeles in San Pedro)
Cerritos Spring Festival &
5K Community Run/Walk
On April 25 – 27, 2008, the City of Cerritos held the
Spring Festival at the Cerritos Sports Complex. Cerritos residents were
able to enjoy multicultural music and dance performances on the main
stage while learning about different city departments at various
informational booths. Rides and food booths made this a fun family event
with a fireworks show to cap the night!
On April 26, 2008 about 120 people of all ages participated in the
Cerritos/Artesia Relay for Life Community
Event
5K Run/Walk, to help provide financial support for the upcoming American
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to be held June 21 and 22, 2008 at Gahr High School.
Among those people who participated were Councilman Joseph Cho and his
wife Lucy Cho, City Commissioners Nick Kim and Kenneth Cha, Committee
members Jongsup Yi and Michelle Yun, Mid-Cities Korean-American Chamber
of Commerce Samuel Kim and Peter Kim and Wilshire State Bank families.
(Above Photo: Participants of the 5K
Run/Walk, Bottom Photo: Councilman Joseph Cho
and Lucy Cho (fifth and fourth from left), Michelle Yun, Nick Kim,
Jongsup Yi, Peter Kim
(from far right) with Wilshire State Bank families)
June 21 – 22, 2008 at Gahr High School
Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society's
event, is an overnight experience to bring together individuals who have
been affected by cancer. At the Relay, people from within the community
gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to
fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and
awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving
mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. The event will have
participants taking turns running or walking laps and various activities
will be held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps.
Through the survivors' laps and the luminaria ceremony, people who have
faced cancer firsthand will be honored, and those who have been lost to
this disease will be remembered.
But, Relay isn't about taking laps -- it's
about coming together in the fight against cancer. It’s a time to
remember those lost to this disease and celebrate those who have
survived. It’s a place where people connect with others, share the
cancer experience, and find comfort and solace. And it's an opportunity
to build hope for a future where cancer no longer threatens the lives of
the people we love.
In 2007, we formed a team called, “Never Give Up” and participated in
the Relay. We want to continue again that same team spirit and help the
American Cancer Society to offer services and hope to people across the
country when they need it most. By joining together at the Relay, we
celebrate life, friendship, and an opportunity to work to defeat cancer
for future generations.
Sign up today to become a part of the “Never Give Up” team, and you too
can fight back against cancer. This link will take you directly to the
team page to join or to donate the money. We look forward to making a
difference in fighting back against cancer with your support.
<Click here -> to sign up: ‘Never
Give Up’ Team Captain Kenneth Cha>
(2007 Relay for Life Photos Above:
Councilman Joseph Cho started the Relay with cancer survivors. Bottom:
Jongsup Yi, Phil Ahn, Jennifer Hong, Lucy Cho (far left), Moonhee Yun,
Pino Pathak, Dr. Alon Barlevy’s family and Nick Kim (far right)
The 15th Anniversary Concert of Mu-Kung-Hwa Women’s
Choral Group
On April 20, 2008, the 15th anniversary concert of
Mu-Kung-Hwa women’s Choral Group was presented at the Sheraton hotel.
On behalf of the Cerritos Mayor and City Council, Councilman Joseph Cho
presented a proclamation to the Mu-Kung-Hwa women’s Choral Group and
congratulated them for their excellent inspirational performance. He
also commended the choir for their dedication, initiative, talent, and
their generous commitment in providing quality entertainment for the
community, giving of themselves through their civic involvement and
contribution to many
(From left of front row: Commissioner Nick Kim and
Kenneth Cha,
Councilman Joseph Cho, Choir President Jung Soon Han, Conductor
Myung Yong Choi, Committee member Michelle Yun and Jongsup Yi)
Joseph Cho serves as a Director of the Consolidated
Youth Services Network, a Non-Profit Organization and testified for
AB2000 at the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee
Hearing
On April 24, 2008, Councilman Joseph Cho
becomes a Director of the Consolidated Youth Services Network.
Consolidated Youth Services Network is a non-profit community-based
organization that was founded in 1976 for the purpose of coordinating
programmatic diversion services for youth under the age of 18 years.
These services are provided free of charge and specifically target the
low-income/poverty level youth whose behavior has placed them “at-risk”
of becoming delinquent.
On April 30, 2008, Councilman Joseph Cho testified at the Assembly
Housing and Community Development Committee Hearing for AB2000 (Assemblymember
Tony Mendoza (D-Norwalk)) which allows the City to carry over its excess
housing units to the next planning period to make it easier to meet the
regional housing requirement (RHNA) at that time.
Councilman Cho explained two affordable housing projects which the City
of Cerritos completed or approved and the difficult situation which the
City is facing to satisfy its RHNA requirements. He told the Committee
“If the City is unable to construct the required number of affordable
housing units during the required planning period, the State applies the
balance of remaining units to the City’s next RHNA allocation. I feel
that in the same manner, the State should also credit the City for the
number of excess units constructed during a particular planning period
towards fulfilling its future RHNA requirements.”
Councilman Cho asked the Committee to support AB2000, which is a fair
and good solution to help Cities to comply with the RHNA requirement. At
the end of the hearing the Committee passed AB2000 by a vote of 5 to 0.
The City of Cerritos Received the CALED Award of
Excellence and is a Finalist of the National Association of
Telecommunication and Advisor Star Award program
On
May 1, 2008, the City of Cerritos was honored with an award of
Excellence for its Business Retention and Expansion Program by the
California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED). The City
of Cerritos’ BRE program is a proactive business outreach program that
promotes economic growth in the city and was developed as an element of
the Cerritos Economic Development Strategic Plan.
The City of Cerritos was also selected as a finalist in two categories
of the 2008 Southern California and Nevada Chapter of the National
Association of Telecommunications and Advisors Star Awards program:
video text bulletin board and overall programming awards. The winners
will be
announced on May 22, 2008.
(Councilman Joseph Cho, City Manager Art
Gallucci, Asst. City Manager Kathy
Matsumoto, Mrs. California Tracie Stafford, Mayor Jim Edwards(far left),
Secretary of CA State Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Dale
E.
Bonner, Economic Development Commissioner Lily Kuo, Mayor Pro Tem
Bruce Barrows, Community Development Director Torrey Contreras(far
right)
2008 Scholarship Awards Announcement
Eligibility: High School seniors and College students
Application Materials:
Resume (one page maximum) and photograph
Letter of recommendation from community leader (principal, pastor,
teacher, employer, etc.)
Personal statement (700 word maximum): You may describe, for
example, your accomplishments, goals, hardships you have faced,
financial need or any other factor relevant to your application
Official school transcript -- College freshmen to provide both HS and
college transcripts
All other college students to provide full college transcripts
High school senior to provide HS transcripts (and college, if any)
Award Amount:
5 College scholarships of $1,000 each
10 High school scholarships of $500 each
Application Procedure:
Application Period: May 1 - June 30, 2008
Notification Date: August 31, 2008
Mailing Address: Please send your complete application in one set to
the below address. Applications that are incomplete or that do not
follow guidelines will not be considered.
The Lucy and Joseph Cho Foundation
P.O.Box 4115
Cerritos, CA 90703
2008 ICSC Spring Convention
Date: May 18-21, 2008
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Asian Pacific American Community Awards Ceremony
Date: May 23, 2008 6:00 PM
Place: George Nakano Theater
Torrance, California
Honoree: Go For Broke, Torrance Chinese School, KorAm Journal,
Pakistan-American Business Executives Association and Filipino Service
Group as groups, Terri
Nishimura, Joyce Shimazu and Richard Tsao as
individuals
Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program
Date: May 24, 2008
Place: Sheraton Hotel
Cerritos, California
Honoree: Bob Buel
City of Cerritos Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: May 26, 2008 10:00 AM
Place: Veterans Memorial Monument
Cerritos, California
California Contract Cities Association 49th Annual Conference Date: May 29-June 1, 2008
Place: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
Indian Wells, California
Cerritos Family Arts Festival
Date: June 1, 2008
Place: Cerritos Center for Performing Arts
Cerritos, California
LOCC Executive Forum & Advance Leadership Workshop
Date: June 4 – 7, 2008
Place: Resort at Squaw Creek
Lake Tahoe, California
Colorado River Aqueduct Inspection
Date: June 13-15, 2008
Place: Lake Mathews, Diamond Valley Lake, Gene Village MWD Field
Headquarter, Intake
Pumping Plant, Parker Dam and Salton Sea
Sponsor: Central Basin Municipal Water District
Relay for Life
Date: June 21 – 22, 2008
Place: Gahr High School
Cerritos, California
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Joseph Cho Cerritos City Councilmember - P.O. Box
4115, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 547-4434 This site was last updated
November 01, 2008
On April 15-17, 2008, workers along with members of the
community marched 28 miles from Hollywood to the docks of Los Angeles in
San Pedro. For three days straight, these workers and community
supporters walked and camped-out overnight along the route.
