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September 2018 Guest Speaker

Cynthia Lee-Sheng

 

Cynthia Lee-Sheng was elected Councilwoman At-Large in 2015 after serving as the Councilwoman for District 5 since 2009. Cynthia showed an interest in public service early in her life and obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University.  She is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and served for 10 years as a federal law enforcement officer with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Before running for office and serving on the Jefferson Parish Council, Cynthia practiced as a CPA specializing in litigation support.

Cynthia has spearheaded and worked tirelessly for significant changes and enhancements for Jefferson Parish.  She advocated for the revitalization of Fat City and helped fund the Fat City mural program; She was instrumental in bringing the first Trader Joe’s to the greater New Orleans area; she initiated The Housing Stock Enhancement-Neighborhood Revitalization to attract new and younger residents; and launched area storm water management.

Her grandfather opened the House of Lee Restaurant in the 1950s at the corner of Causeway Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard.  Cynthia’s father was Sheriff Harry Lee who proudly served and protected Jefferson Parish for over 28 years. Cynthia has two teenage children, Gavin and Miranda who live with her in Metairie.

 

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The East Jefferson Business Association is the organization for all individuals with a business interest in East Jefferson Parish. Our mission is to act on behalf of its members to provide necessary support for the progress and development of businesses in the area.
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2020-2021 Board

President
Mildred Zorick-Congemi
1st Vice-President
Tammie Taffi
2nd Vice-President
Cory Lobell
Treasurer
Jackie Dardano
Secretary
CJ Jumonville

Board members
Steve Barnett
Dee Clubb
Bob Ebbermann
Cat Fleuriet
Al Gardes
Alyssa Herbert
Phyllis Jacques
Helen LeBlanc
Elizabeth Manshel
Bob Rispoli

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