Local Relations
LMU is ideally located in one of the great cities of the world. Importantly enough is for our university to be connected with the government that operates and controls this city. Local government relations connects LMU to the key decision makers of Los Angeles.
Local Affiliates:
Notable Alums
Councilman Cory Calaycay '92 , City Councilman for the city of Claremont.
Mayor Paul K. Tanaka '80 was Elected Mayor of Gardena in March 2005 after serving six years as a City Councilman.
Mayor Mark Waronek '95 serves as Mayor of the City of Lomita. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies at LMU. Waronek has been a resident of Lomita for nearly 33 years, where he is currently completing his term as Mayor Pro-Tem. He is known for taking leadership on issues related to public safety and improving the quality of life for senior citizens.
Mayor Louie Lujan '02 was elected Mayorof the City of La Puente
and will serve in that role until 2010.
Mayor Bill Bogaard '59 is the currect Mayor of Pasadena. He was elected in 1999 when the position initially began and has served as Mayor since.