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Larissa Chen-Hoerning is serving her first term as Third Ward Councilwoman in Roselle Park. Her husband, Tim, has lived in the Borough his whole life. They have two daughters. Larissa holds a Bachelor's Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master's from Yale University. She works part-time as an ABA instructor (in- home therapy for autistic children). Larissa is a member of various family-oriented organizations, and is the founder of local ICAN and DiaperFreeBaby chapters. She is co- leader of the Northern NJ Babywearing group, and also does sling workshops and consultations
Larissa began the Union area Freecycle Network group in 2004, which is now over 2800 members strong and growing. She has previously volunteered with NY Cares, Angel PAWS and Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption. Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning will be serving on the Commerce and Human Resources Committees, as well as being the Council Liason to the Animal Control Committee, for 2008. Third Ward residents who want to receive email updates of news and events (including bulk waste pickups, public meetings, etc.), and/or wish to be able to communicate with their Council representative and fellow residents, can join the group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RPWard3/ Councilwoman Chen-Hoerning may be reached by phone at 245-5693 (10am-9pm please) or by email at larissa@chenhoerning.com.
Term expires 12/31/10
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