Luis L. Freitas
Mr. Freitas was born on the island of Flores in the Azores (Portugal) on September 5, 1953. He has been married to Maria Fatima Freitas for over 32 years. They have two children, Mark and Nicole, and one granddaughter, Madison. He has been a resident of Newark for over 31 years.
Education:
Luis de Camoes College (Lisbon, Portugal) – earned Geography degree
Fremont Adult School (1977)
Ohlone College (1978)
Business:
General Contractor for 25 years
Insurance Broker for 15 years
Other:
His childhood heroes were John F. Kennedy and Mother Teresa
St. Edward Catholic Church Parishoner
His involvement in the community includes:
Newark City Council (1995- present)
Newark Vice Mayor 1998, 2002, 2006, 2007 (present)
2nd Vice President – Alameda County Waste Management Authority
Board Member – CMA (Congested Management Agency)
Board Member – ACTIA (Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority
Board Member - Newark Redevelopment Agency
Newark Representative – AC Transit Policy Advisory Committee
Newark Representative – Newark Ohlone College Center Committee
Member, Newark Library League
Member, Newark Chamber of Commerce
Chairman – Board of Newark Pavilion
Member, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce of California
Member, Luso American Faternal Federation
Member, S.E.S Supreme Council
Member, Newark Holy Ghost Committee
Member, Newark Portuguese Soccer Club
Member, PALCUS (Portuguese American organization in Washington, D.C.)
Member, UPES Supreme Council
Also a member of 27 other Portuguese Organizations throughout California
Location
City of Newark
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact Information
Telephone: (510) 578-4000, x150
Fax: (510) 578-4306
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Term Expires: 11/2011