Chinese-American Making Name for Himself in County Government Service
Edward ‘Eddie” Yen puts Public Service First; Commitment to Excellence Moves Him Forward
By: Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Los Angeles – After nearly a decade of exemplary performance in local government, Edward “Eddie” Yen has attained a level of significant importance in the labyrinth known as Los Angeles County governance.
Yen, 46, has recently been promoted to be the Assistant Executive Officer at the Executive Office (EO) that oversees the administration of the Board of Supervisors.
“I am honored and humbled by this new opportunity,” Yen recently said during an interview. “I have long considered public service to be one of the highest callings a person can have and working for Los Angeles County has always been about providing just that, quality public service.”
The Executive Office (EO) manages technology, staffing, procurement and facilities, as well as the publication of information for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, various County departments and the public. The office also oversees the Office of Inspector General and other County commissions such as the Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission, Office of Child Protection, Commission on Disabilities, and the County Equity Oversight Panel. Yen serves as one of three AEOs. Yen will oversee Technology, Planning, Legislation, the Assessment Appeals Board and Operations. This includes overseeing the Board operations during Tuesday meetings open to the public.
Before joining government service, Yen was a practicing attorney after graduating from the University of Southern California and then Loyola Law School. He first came into County service by way of the Los Angeles County Counsel’s Office where he served as a Deputy County Counsel in 2005. He then moved into the Assessor’s Office as its general counsel in 2016 before being promoted to director of operations in charge of legal services, exemptions, assessment appeals and public service just three years later.
“Eddie will be sorely missed here in the Assessor’s Office,’ said Assessor Jeff Prang. “His abilities are immeasurable and I have relied on his expertise more times than not. I am happy for his promotion but he will be very difficult to replace.”
Mr. Yen has advised numerous County departments in areas including information technology, public housing, contracts, public records act and procurement. He also has represented clients in Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Housing Authority, Executive Office, Regional Planning, Public Works, Internal Services and the CEO.
Mr. Yen also is the president of the Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association (LACAAEA). LACAAEA’s vision and mission is to advocate for Asian American employees and for the AAPI community for equitable treatment.
“I’m so happy to have this opportunity to serve the Board of Supervisors, but more importantly to serve the citizens of Los Angeles County,” Yen said during a recent interview. “I look forward to apply my experience as a director for the Office of the Assessor where Assessor Prang focused on providing effective public service, using up- to-date technology, and creating new career pathways for underrepresented employees.”
Mr. Yen lives in San Marino, California where he also graduated from high school. His wife, Michelle, kids Scarlett and Caleb, and dog Amour have enjoyed returning to San Marino. And yes, his kids’ initials spell S-C. Fight On!
