About Larry
Monrovia has been my home all of my life; I graduated from Monrovia High School in 1973, enlisted and spent 21 years in the U.S. Army; served at various duty stations stateside and in Korea and Germany. As a military trained Nuclear Biological Chemical, Logistics, and Operations Specialist, I acquired leadership, accounting and procurement knowledge as well. Recently, I earned an Associate's degree in Applied Science Administrative/Management Studies from Excelsior College in Buffalo, NY.
My wife and I have been married since 1992 and are proud parents of three amazing children, now successful adults, who were educated in Monrovia public schools. Their academic achievements demonstrate the value we place on education and the confidence our family has in Monrovia's public schools, its teachers and administrators.
My volunteer efforts for Monrovia, an All-America city, are focused on the entire community, its residents, schools, and businesses. I am especially concerned about the most vulnerable, our youth and elderly. As a certified Monrovia Area Partner (MAP) leader, I’m very proud of our programs and services that promote neighborhood unity, civic education, and team building. In 2011, I was nationally recognized with a Neighborhood USA award, 41st Assembly District 2017 Veteran of The Year, and I was named to “Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods”. Please refer to www.ci.monrovia.ca.us and go to City Government, click on Monrovia Area Partnership and Awards.
Community Involvement (past and present):
- Appointed to Monrovia City Council 2011
- Elected to City Council 2013, 2017, and 2022
- Served as Mayor Pro Tem 2015, 2019, and 2022
- Member for San Gabriel Council of Governments (COG) Transportation Committee
- Citizen Committee for Monrovia Police Chief
- Public Safety Policy Committee for the League of California Cities
- Vice Chair of Monrovia Planning Commission
- Vice Chair of Foothill Workforce Development Policy Board
- Board Member Community Mediation Team (CMT)
- Board Member Make a Difference Day
- Board Member Monrovia Historical Society
- Board Member Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills
- Board Member Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni
- Second Baptist Church-Member and Former Trustee
- Monrovia High School-Parent Volunteer
- Clifton Middle School and Monrovia High-Parent on Patrol Parent (POP)
- Watch Dog Dad (Monrovia Elementary Schools)
- Member Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Member of American Legion
- Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Leader
- Member of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Member of Neighborhood USA
- Member of Monrovia Kiwanis
- Member of American Red Cross
- Member of Tournament of Roses
- MTA Gold Line Authority Representative
- Founding Member Monrovia Change Makers
- Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Volunteer
I love public service!!!
When I become Mayor you become Mayor!!!
