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Cynthia Lee-Sheng was elected by the constituents of District 5 in a special election held in April 2009, after the resignation of Councilwoman Jennifer Sneed. Cynthia comes to the Jefferson Parish Council with a strong background in fraud prevention and forensic accounting, as well as, 10 years of service as a federal officer with the Department of Justice. Her unique skill set makes her well equipped to handle the business of the Parish.
Cynthia Lee-Sheng was born and raised in District 5 and attended St. Angela Merici Grammar School and Mount Carmel Academy for High School. After graduating from Loyola University, she moved to Washington D.C. where she received her Master's Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University. As a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, she went on to work for 10 years, in five different states, for the U.S. Department of Justice. After moving back home to Jefferson Parish, Cynthia became a CPA and served as Manager of Litigation and Forensic Consulting at Laporte Sehrt Romig Hand. Cynthia was also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a director of the New Orleans Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Aside from using her business skills as a forensic CPA to ensure that tax dollars are well spent and put to the best use possible, Councilwoman Lee-Sheng works tirelessly to make sure Jefferson Parish continues to be an economic engine for this region by attracting new families and businesses. Her grandfather was one of the very first business owners in the district, establishing the House of Lee Restaurant in 1957 on Veterans and Causeway Boulevard. This is one of the reasons that the future of the area nearby, commonly referred to as "Fat City" is so near and dear to her heart. The Councilwoman is an active member on the Fat City Task Force created to address its revitalization and well planned growth.
Cynthia is the daughter of Lai Lee and the late Sheriff Harry Lee who instilled in her a strong commitment to public service. Public service is an honor and responsibility that she works hard at and does with integrity. She has served on the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Louisiana Children's Bureau where she also served as treasurer.
Cynthia is married to Stewart Sheng. They are blessed with two children, Gavin and Miranda and live in Metairie.
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