Edward Yen Sworn In as Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

AMTV, LOS ANGELES, July 25 – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors swore in Edward Yen this week to his role as Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Yen will oversee the administration of the Board of Supervisors, its budget of $340 million, and nearly 500 budgeted positions.

Mr. Yen was lauded for his nearly two decades of public service, including positions with the Los Angeles County Office of County Counsel and the Office of the Assessor. Prior to his career with Los Angeles County, Mr. Yen was an attorney in private practice.

“I stand before you not just an employee of the Los Angeles County Executive Office,” he said. “But as a proud member of a family that shapes the very fabric of our vibrant community. I look forward to serving and guiding this department to becoming the ultimate service provider.”

The ceremony was presided by Dr. Gay Yuen, commissioner for the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission, and each Board supervisor provided remarks on Mr. Yen’s years of service and vision for the future.

As early May 21 this year, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed Edward Yen as the new Executive Officer to oversee the administration of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Yen, better known as Eddie, is the first Asian American of Chinese descent to hold the position leading the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors. With nearly two decades of exemplary performance in local government, Mr. Yen most recently served as the Assistant Executive Officer overseeing technology, planning, legislation, operations, and the Assessment Appeals Board.

In his new role, Mr. Yen reports to all five members of the Board of Supervisors and exercises full responsibility for the direction and administration of the Department to maintain and improve operational efficiency and facilitate transparent governance. With a budget of $340 million, which includes funding for nearly 500 budgeted positions, the Executive Office is responsible for operating efficient and inclusive public meetings. The department also provides administrative support to 33 boards and commissions, including the Office of Inspector General, Sheriffs Civilian Oversight Commission, Office of Child Protection and more.

“I’m honored to be chosen for this leadership role,” said Mr. Yen. “I embrace the opportunity to lead as the Executive Officer. My passion for public service drives me to innovate, collaborate, and make a positive impact on our community.”

Prior to joining the Department, Mr. Yen spent five years with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor, holding the positions of Assessment and Public Services Director and as General Counsel. He began his County career with the Los Angeles County Office of County Counsel as a Deputy County Counsel. Before joining the County work force, Mr. Yen was an attorney in private practice.

Mr. Yen also serves as the president of the Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association and recently served as the chair of the San Marino Recreation Commission. Mr. Yen values community service and mentorship, and he believes as a member of this community we all must be grateful for what we have and to give back when you can.

He has a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern California. In addition to working in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball and anything USC. He even named his kids after the school, Scarlett and Caleb.

The Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors provides support services to the five-member elected Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles. These services include accurately and timely preparing the Board’s weekly agendas and its statement of proceedings and maintaining the Board’s official records. The Department also provides information technology support, accounting, procurement, human resources, payroll, facility management, and other administrative services that are needed to ensure that the Board of Supervisors, their staff, and the Department can efficiently operate and timely respond to the needs of County residents.