Mark Vargas Endorses Wendy Carrillo for State Assembly
California Coastal Commissioner and former AD 51 candidate praises Carrillo as "strong leader" and "champion" for working people
Today, Wendy Carrillo's campaign for Assembly District 51 announced that California Coastal Commissioner and former AD 51 Special Primary Election candidate Mark Vargas has endorsed Carrillo's candidacy for State Assembly.
Commissioner Vargas said: "The 51st Assembly District needs a strong leader who will champion the rights of workers, vigorously defend our immigrant communities and protect our neighborhoods. Wendy is that champion, and I'm standing with her."
Carrillo emerged from the October 3rd Special Primary Election in first place among a crowded field of 13 candidates. She is the only candidate to be endorsed by the California Democratic Party.
"I am honored to receive the support of Commissioner Vargas," said Carrillo. "If elected to represent the hardworking men and women of the 51st Assembly District, I will stand up for our families and children by fighting for access to high wage jobs, quality healthcare, education and affordable housing. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Commissioner Vargas as we fight to ensure all Californians have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream."
Commissioner Vargas joins Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor in supporting Carrillo's candidacy to be the next Assemblymember from AD 51. Since placing first in the October 3rd Special Primary Election, the momentum behind Carrillo's campaign has continued to surge.
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Endorses Wendy Carrillo for State Assembly
Wendy Carrillo's campaign for Assembly District 51 announced today that the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor has endorsed Carrillo's candidacy for State Assembly.
Rusty Hicks, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO said: "Wendy Carrillo has stood with workers to bring the California Dream within reach of families by fighting for a $15 wage, cracking down on wage theft and discrimination, and working to achieve civil rights for the LGBTQ community, among other progressive initiatives. Together, we fought to make California the nation's leader in expanding affordable health care through the Affordable Care Act. With coverage for millions of families under attack from President Trump, we can count on Wendy to defend and expand California's progress in achieving health care for all."
The Labor Fed's key endorsement comes as Carrillo's campaign has received a surge of momentum after a first place finish in the October 3, Special Primary Election. The Labor Fed, which represents more than 800,000 working people, joins Congressman Jimmy Gomez, State Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León and Los Angeles Councilman José Huizar in throwing their support behind Carrillo.
"It is truly an honor to receive the strong support of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, one of Los Angeles' largest and oldest forces for equality and opportunity for working people," said Carrillo. "Having fought for the rights of working men and women throughout our community, I will continue standing up for the progressive principles that the Labor Fed and I share. I am looking forward to continuing to work with the Labor Fed in ensuring all Californians have a voice in our political system."
A lifelong champion for working people throughout AD 51 and the State, Carrillo is the only candidate endorsed by the California Democratic Party, and has also earned the support of SEIU California, which represents over 700,000 working people.
Councilman José Huizar Endorses Wendy Carrillo for State Assembly
The Wendy Carrillo for Assembly campaign today announced the endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar.
"I strongly support Wendy Carrillo for Assembly," said Councilman Huizar. "Wendy grew up in our community, attended local public schools and is a champion for the hard-working people of our community. When Wendy worked in my City Council office, she was a key and effective advocate for education, affordable housing, and good jobs. She is the best candidate to represent us in the Assembly."
Councilman Huizar joins other major endorsers of Wendy Carrillo's campaign including the California Democratic Party, Emily's List and the National Women's Political Committee.
"It's an honor to receive the endorsement of Councilmember José Huizar," said Wendy Carrillo. "I began my career in politics working in Councilman Huizar's office. Over the years, he's taught me the importance of building coalitions and finding solutions to create real change," said Carrillo.
Carrillo emerged in first place in the October 3 Special Primary Election, and her campaign has gained a surge of momentum in recent weeks with endorsements by Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Senate President pro Tem Kevin De León and SEIU California. The General Election for Assembly District 51 will be held on December 5.
California Latino Caucus Endorses Wendy Carrillo for California State Assembly
Latino Caucus: Roger Salazar 916-284-1255/ rsalazar@AlzaMedia.com
Carrillo for Assembly: Lisa Gasperoni 916-803-0433 / lisa@lgcampaigns.com
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California Latino Legislative Caucus announced its endorsement of Wendy Carrillo in her race for the 51st District of the California State Assembly.
"The California Latino Caucus is proud to endorse Wendy Carrillo for California State Assembly," Caucus Chairman Sen. Ben Hueso said, "As an immigrant who came to this country as a child, Wendy Carrillo has a deep understanding of the needs and struggles of the people of her community because she has lived through them. She has lent voice to their struggle during her more than ten years as a journalist and through her work at SEIU ULTCW on behalf of caregivers. We know she will bring that insight to bear for her constituents as a member of the state Legislature."
Wendy Carrillo is running to replace former Latino Caucus member Jimmy Gomez, who is now serving in the U.S. Congress. She has spent her career advocating for educational opportunity, access to quality healthcare, living wage jobs and social justice. She supports quality debt free college, health care for all, environmental justice, women's rights, LGBTQ rights and creating high wage jobs in California. She has been a community advocate, an award-winning journalist and a member of the communications team for SEIU ULTCW. She became a US citizen in her early 20s and has been recognized for her work in the community.
The California Latino Legislative Caucus serves as a forum for members from the State Senate and Assembly to identify key issues affecting Latinos and develop avenues to empower the Latino Community throughout California. Since its creation 44 years ago, the Caucus has grown in both numbers and stature. It boasts a rich history of legislative and political success and serves as one of the most influential and strategic organizations in California. The Caucus is currently comprised of 26 members, including 10 Latina members.
Assemblymember Miguel Santiago Endorses Wendy Carrillo for State Assembly
Wendy Carrillo's campaign announced today that Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) has endorsed her candidacy for the 51st Assembly District.
"Wendy Carrillo is my pick for Assembly," said Assemblymember Santiago. "Wendy has been a fighter in the environmental justice movement, and with East LA being ground zero for the Exide plant lead contamination, and clean up efforts being drastically slow, she will be a key partner with me in ensuring polluters like Exide are held accountable."
Assemblymember Santiago's endorsement follows other major endorsements, with the California Democratic Party, Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Senate President pro Tem Kevin De León throwing their support behind Wendy Carrillo to be AD 51's next Assemblymember.
"I am truly honored to receive the support of Assemblymember Santiago," said Carrillo. "My campaign has been about equality, social justice and opportunity. If elected, I am looking forward to working with Assemblymember Santiago in ensuring our values are protected and that all Californians have a chance at achieving the American Dream."