Local Relations
LMU is located in one of the greatest cities in the world. It is critical for our university to be connected with the government that operates the City of Los Angeles. Local government relations connect LMU to key decision-makers and partners in the city.
Local Affiliates:
Notable Alums
Mayor Bill Bogaard '59 is the current Mayor of Pasadena. He was elected in 1999 when the position initially began and has served as Mayor since.
Councilman Cory Calaycay '92 , City Councilman for the city of Claremont.
Mayor Louie Lujan '02 was elected Mayorof the City of La Puente
and will serve in that role until 2010.
Steve Napolitano, '90 and LLS '00 Deputy for Supervisor Don Knabe and former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
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.