February 21, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
RICARDO LARA EXPANDS LABOR SUPPORT ACROSS CALIFORNIA IN BID FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
AFT Local 1521 Joins Broad Coalition of Working Families and Education Labor Unions Backing Senator Lara’s Statewide Campaign
LONG BEACH, CA — Demonstrating his expansive appeal to organizations that represent working men and women in his campaign for California Insurance Commissioner, today State Senator Ricardo Lara was endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1521.
In a reflection of Senator Lara’s wide-spread support from education-related labor organizations, AFT Local 1521 joins the California Teachers Association, California Federation of Teachers, California Faculty Association, and the California School Employees Association in endorsing Lara for Insurance Commissioner.
In a statement released following the endorsement becoming public, Senator Lara remarked:
“It is a tremendous honor to have this powerful endorsement from the LA Community College Faculty Guild, AFT Local 1521, an organization that fights on behalf of thousands of community college faculty members. We share not only a commitment to ensuring that faculty members are properly paid, but also to making higher education more affordable and accessible, which is why I supported eliminating one year of tuition costs for California students.”
“Their confidence in my campaign is very encouraging and underscores the robust momentum our campaign has going into the California Democratic Convention. I look forward to continuing our effort to improve the quality of our state’s esteemed community colleges and make them affordable and accessible for every Californian.”
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
Since the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including the following partial list:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Ret.)
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco
San Jose City Council Member Sylvia Arenas
San Jose City Council Member Sergio Jimenez
Newhall School Board Member Christy Smith
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Labor Leader and United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dolores Huerta
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
Veva received the endorsement of the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC). NWPC is a national, pro-choice, multi-partisan, grassroots membership organization dedicated to
identifying, recruiting, training and supporting women candidates for elected and appointed office.
“It is a great honor to be endorsed by NWPC, thank you for believing in me and all the other great women leaders running for office this year.”
-Veva Islas
CA Latina Democrats of Fresno County Endorsement
Veva received the endorsement of the California Latina Democrats of Fresno County. The mission of the club is to be a strong influence for and to give a strong voice to California Latina Democrats. The club works to endorse and support Democratic candidates for election.
“It is particularly validating to be endorsed by the California Latina Democratic Club of Fresno County. As a Latina, I aspire to represent my community well.”
-Veva Islas
Veva in Action
Veva joined local anchorman, Evan Onstot, on KSEE 24. To watch the interview, click this link – Sunday Morning Matters. Veva is not a career politician, she is not connected to any political machine, she is simply someone who wants to serve her community. Watch the interview and listen to her commitment to the residents of District 7.
Veva is pictured above at the Fresno Women’s March. To read Veva’s remarks, click this link- Fresno Women’s March.
Speaking at the Women’s March allowed Veva to share her values and commitment to representing all women as well as participate in being a motivating force for supporting and encouraging more women to run for office.
Veva Islas with Kimberly Ellis at the Emerge CA reception in Fresno. Veva was a featured speaker at the event. Kimberly gave the keynote address.
Join the Campaign to Elect Veva Islas
There are many ways to support Veva. If you live in District 7, vote for Veva Islas on June 5th. Make sure you and your household members are registered to vote. You can register to vote at this link- Voter Registration.
Voters in District 7 and everyone else can also promote the campaign to elect Veva by hosting a house meeting, expressing your endorsement, placing a lawn sign at your home and of course donating. To find out more ways to help please call (559) 492-2339 or email vote4veva@gmail.com.
SEIU California recently endorsed Kevin’s bold vision for progress and his campaign for U.S. Senate, and I wanted to share a bit about why:
When it comes to the most challenging issues facing California, Kevin is our champion.
He led the fight for a $15 minimum wage, and carried it across the finish line.
He fought for economic justice against employers skimming money out of their workers’ paychecks, authoring and passing legislation that cracked down on wage theft.
He has a proven record of ensuring that all Californians — regardless of their zip code — benefit from policies that clean our air and our water; correcting injustices in our state’s approach to fighting climate change and protecting our environment.
And he fought valiantly to protect our friends and families when the Trump Administration moved to openly attack immigrant communities.
Simply put, Kevin has stood with us and our California values his entire career, and we’re so proud to endorse his campaign to be our next U.S. Senator.
In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Kevin has spent a lot of time with SEIU California members, and spent a day walking in our shoes. He heard our concerns over growing inequities in our state, and we heard his commitment to stand with us to fight injustice. It’s clear that he shares our dreams.
Even in these troubling times, it’s critical that we stand together, embrace our diversity, grow our economy, and promote equal opportunity for all. It’s critical that we continue this fight to grow our California dream in America.
February 20, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
DEMOCRATS FOR ISRAEL ENDORSE RICARDO LARA’S STATEWIDE BID
Endorsement from Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles Showcases Senator Lara’s Widespread Support in Campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner
LONG BEACH, CA — Racking up another significant endorsement in the race for California State Insurance Commissioner, today State Senator Ricardo Lara secured the backing of the Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles (DFI-LA).
In announcing their formal endorsement of Senator Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles (DFI-LA) President, Andrew Lachman, released the following statement:
“Democrats for Israel Los Angeles are proud to endorse Senator Ricardo Lara for California State Insurance Commissioner. He’s been a bold leader and advocate for Israel and the Jewish community as well as an outspoken opponent against Anti-Semitism. We know he will continue this tradition as California’s Insurance Commissioner. We are proud to support him.”
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
ince the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including the following partial list:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Ret.)
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco
San Jose City Council Member Sylvia Arenas
San Jose City Council Member Sergio Jimenez
Newhall School Board Member Christy Smith
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Labor Leader and United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dolores Huerta
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
I am running for Lt. Governor to fight for a better, stronger California. The California Democratic Party Convention is just a few days away and I hope to earn your support.
As a first-generation American, and first in my family to graduate college, my family’s story is California’s story. My grandmother in Greece never learned to read or write. She let my father come to America alone, with no money, to be a farmworker outside of Lodi. He worked his way through Sacramento State University on a waiter’s salary, married my mother who was a school teacher, and together they taught me the values of hard work, education, and determination.
We must keep the pathway of the American Dream open and alive by:
Fighting to bring down the soaring costs of the UCs, CSUs, and our community colleges.
Creating and delivering affordable housing for middle class families.
Ensuring that Californians have access to affordable, single-payer healthcare.
Safeguarding our endangered coast, fighting climate change, and standing up to Big Oil.
Standing up for DREAMers and our immigrant brothers and sisters, a woman’s right to choose, marriage equality, and equal rights for all.
Protecting women in the workplace.
I am a proud mother of two teenage boys, a lifelong Democrat, and a former CDP delegate. I am proud to have served President Obama as Ambassador to Hungary, to have served on the First 5 Commission for early childhood education, and to currently chair Governor Brown’s California International Trade and Investment Advisory Council.
I am the only candidate to have visited all 58 California counties and have had the pleasure of meeting many of you in person and listening to your stories along the way.
I earned the endorsements of Senator Kamala Harris, Equality California, EMILY’s List, the California Federation of Teachers, the Northern California Carpenters, and the California State University Employees Union – SEIU Local 2579, along with so many other Democratic leaders, activists, and organizations.
As the first woman elected Lt. Governor in California history, I will stand side-by-side with you to fight back against Trump, protect our California values, and ensure that we safeguard our democracy for future generations of Californians and all Americans.
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