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ROOKER BACKED BY LA COUNTY DEMOCRATS

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

ROOKER BACKED BY LA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

 

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Gives Rousing Remarks on CDP Vice Chair Alex Rooker’s Behalf

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CA– Providing yet another spark of momentum to her already-dominant campaign, last week California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker secured the endorsement of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party in her reelection bid, securing the support of roughly 90% of the delegates in attendance. Before the vote, Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Congresswoman Janice Hahn gave a stirring speech touting Rooker’s unyielding passion and decades of service.

In urging her support for Rooker’s campaign, Hahn remarked:

“At a time with so much fear and anxiety, both here in Los Angeles and across our nation stemming from Donald Trump’s White House — I have to tell you — I’m more glad than ever to be here in California, and particularly here in deep blue Los Angeles.

Now I’m not here to talk about how horrifying this President and his agenda are — I’m here to talk to you about my good friend, Alex Rooker.  As you know, she’s running for re-election to be our Democratic Party’s Vice Chair. I can tell you from personal experience how she’s proven herself as a fearless leader for Democrats who is deeply committed to electing people from our Party.

During my race for Congress, back in the 2011 Special Election, in the very first ever top-two jungle primary, Alex knew how high the stakes were for us Democrats.

Some of you might not recall that race — but it was the only campaign in America at the time and so we were getting national attention. I was running against a right-wing Tea Party-er who was also a self-funding multi-millionaire.

It was a tough, hard-fought campaign, and Alex knew it. She also knew just how critical it was that we kept the seat for Democrats, and so she flew down to LA, on her own dime, week after week, and helped us on the campaign trail, reaching out to Democrats, energizing and recruiting delegates and activists to volunteer, and ensuring that the state Party was actively engaged, helping us raise money and get as many volunteers as possible.

This is just one Alex Rooker story, and I know there are hundreds more stories across the state. But if you aren’t familiar with this story, I encourage you to look up Alex’s story. She immigrated here to the US and became a citizen in her 30s.

Alex is truly an embodiment of the American Dream and an unyielding activist whose passion for serving her working class and immigrant communities is palpable just talking to her. For decades, Alex has given back to her communities, demonstrating her commitment to progressive values by her continuous efforts to fight for a better quality of life for hard working Californians across the state.

Alex hasn’t just talked the talk about working to elect Democrats; she’s walked the walk. Her leadership abilities have been recognized by her fellow Democratic leaders, as she currently serves as the Treasurer of the Association of State Democratic Chairs and she’s on her second bout as a member of the DNC transition team, previously serving after Howard Dean became DNC Chair.

Alex Rooker is a tried and true grassroots leader, and she’s my choice for Female 1st Vice Chair for the California Democratic Party. I urge you to support her.”

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Dan Weitzman for CDP Controller

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

These last few months of traveling our great state have left me feeling nothing but excitement and inspiration about the future of the California Democratic Party. The resistance I have seen forming on the local level against Trump’s toxic agenda is a true emblem of what it means to be a Californian. People from all over our state are passionate, engaged, and organizing against the current administration’s backwards agenda. Activists from all over know now is the time for us to come together to forge a more meaningful dialogue about the future of California. This is why I am running for California Democratic Party State Controller, because I want to be a voice for the growth of our party and strength of our California values.

 

I will be holding virtual office hours this weekend. I would like to discuss the mobile application I want to build for clubs and county parties across the state to utilize in their localized fundraising operations, among other things. I want to hear from you about what our party should be doing. If you receive a recording from me please follow the directions to be transferred to my cell phone or feel free to call me right now at 916-996-2227. Your time is important me. I  look forward to speaking with you or seeing you at convention.

 

Respectfully,

 

 

Dan Weitzman

 

Health Care for ALL Californians

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

Hi Friends,

I fundamentally believe that health care can and should be a right for everyone — not just a privilege for just those who can afford it.  

As an optometrist who has dedicated much of my career to providing care to low-income individuals, and as a state lawmaker who has spent the last seven years of my life working to successfully implement the Affordable Care Act in California, I understand just how deeply personal the issue of health care is for the people of our state.

Through Covered California and the Medi-Cal expansion, we’ve been able to provide health care coverage to millions of more people than ever before.

That said, the reality is that we still have more work to do to ensure coverage for everyone. Earlier this week, I voted in support of SB 562, health care for ALL Californians. 

I’m running for Lieutenant Governor of California to build on our state’s progress and success, leading the way nationally on a variety of issues benefitting our residents. California has fully embraced implementation of the ACA and we’re helping students afford a higher education and graduate on time.

We’ve championed landmark environmental policy to protect our beautiful state and we’ve shown a commitment to rebuilding our state’s roads, freeways and bridges. In addition, we’ve raised wages and passed the strongest wage equity law in the country. California does not stand for fear or intimidation of its residents and we’re protecting them and lifting them up no matter their background.

If you haven’t yet signed up to join our effort by endorsing our campaign, please click here to become an official member of our team.

Thanks for everything you do to make our Party, and California, a beacon of hope and progress.

Best,
Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D.
California State Senator
Candidate for Lt. Governor, 2018

P.S. ICYMI please click below to watch our intro video highlighting my California Story.

 

 

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Los Angeles All-Out for Bauman

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

Friends,

 

I am extremely honored to have earned the endorsement of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the largest local political party in the nation, with a whopping 94% of the vote.

 

This overwhelming vote of confidence was extremely meaningful to me because it came from the people who know me the best and have seen my work up-close for so long.

 

And it is because of the great work that we have done together with the Los Angeles County Democratic Party – flipping seats from red to blue, leading the statewide drive for a $15/hour minimum wage, and providing Democratic activists with outstanding opportunities to improve campaign and organizing skills – that I am fortunate to boast such a wide-ranging and diverse group of supporters from throughout LA County.

 

I look forward to work with you to raise the California Democratic Party to the next level, and would be honored to earn your support as well. Thank you.

 

Democratically yours,

 

 

Eric C. Bauman

Vice Chair, California Democratic Party

Chair, Los Angeles County Democratic Party

 
L.A. Democrats Supporting Eric C. Bauman for CDP Chair

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Los Angeles County Officials

Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor

Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Sheila Kuehl, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Hilda L. Solis, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor and DNC Member

 

Los Angeles City Officials

Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Mayor and DNC Member

Ron Galperin, Los Angeles City Controller

Mike Feuer, Los Angeles City Attorney

Herb Wesson, Los Angeles City Council President and Former Assembly Speaker

Gil Cedillo, Los Angeles City Council Member

Paul Krekorian, Los Angeles City Council Member

Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles City Council Member

David Ryu, Los Angeles City Council Member

Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Council Member

Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Council Member

Curren Price, Los Angeles City Council Member

Mike Bonin, Los Angeles City Council Member

Jose Huizar, Los Angeles City Council Member

Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Council Member and DNC Member

 

Local Officials

Scott Svonkin, Los Angeles Community College District President

Mike Eng, Los Angeles Community College District Trustee

Mike Fong, Los Angeles Community College District Trustee

Andra Hoffman, Los Angeles Community College District Trustee

Sydney Kamlager, Los Angeles Community College District Trustee

Steve Veres, Los Angeles Community College District Trustee-Elect

Steve Zimmer, Los Angeles Unified School District President

Ali Taj, Artesia Mayor

Andre Quintero, El Monte Mayor

Robert Garcia, Long Beach Mayor

Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Los Angeles Mayor and Former Assembly Speaker

 

State Legislators

Kevin de León, State Senate President pro Tempore

Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the Assembly

Bob Hertzberg, State Senator and Former Assembly Speaker

Connie Leyva, State Senator

Ed Hernandez, State Senator

Ben Allen, State Senator

Henry Stern, State Senator

Josh Newman, State Senator

Tony Mendoza, State Senator

Ricardo Lara, State Senator

Steven Bradford, State Senator

Raul Bocanegra, Assembly Member

Chris Holden, Assembly Member

Jacqui Irwin, Assembly Member

Matt Dababneh, Assembly Member

Ed Chau, Assembly Member

Richard Bloom, Assembly Member

Jimmy Gomez, Assembly Member

Freddie Rodriguez, Assembly Member

Miguel Santiago, Assembly Member

Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Assembly Member

Ian Calderon, Assembly Member

Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Assembly Member

Autumn Burke, Assembly Member

Mike Gipson, Assembly Member

Al Muratsuchi, Assembly Member

Patrick O’Donnell, Assembly Member

 

Statewide Officials

Alex Padilla, Secretary of State

John Chiang, State Treasurer

Jerome Horton, Board of Equalization Member

 

Members of Congress

Julia Brownley, Member of Congress

Judy Chu, Member of Congress

Adam Schiff, Member of Congress

Tony Cárdenas, Member of Congress

Brad Sherman, Member of Congress

Grace Napolitano, Member of Congress

Ted Lieu, Member of Congress

Norma Torres, Member of Congress

Karen Bass, Member of Congress and Former Assembly Speaker

Lucille Roybal-Allard, Member of Congress

Alan Lowenthal, Member of Congress

 

Labor Leaders

Rusty Hicks, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Ricardo Icaza, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President

Ron Miller, LA/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary

Alex Caputo-Pearl, United Teachers Los Angeles President

Bob Schoonover, SEIU Local 721 President

Alice Goff, AFSCME Council 36 President

Sergio Rascon, Laborers Local 300 Business Manager

John Grant, UFCW Local 770 Secretary-Treasurer

Mark Ramos, UFCW Local 1428 President

Bob Smith, Painters and Allied Trades DC 36 Political Director

Marvin Kropke, IBEW Local 11 Business Manager

 

Democratic Party and Community Leaders

Steven Alari, DNC Member

Becca Doten, DNC Member

Maria Elena Durazo, DNC Vice Chair and UNITE HERE Vice President

Mary Ellen Early, DNC Member

Michael Kapp, DNC Member

Andrew Lachman, DNC Member

Kerman Maddox, DNC Member

John A. Pérez, DNC Member and Former Assembly Speaker

Susie Shannon, DNC Member and CDP Regional Director

Garry Shay, DNC Executive Cmte Member

Laurence Zakson, DNC Member

Sergio Carrillo, CDP Regional Director

Clark Lee, CDP API Caucus Chair and Regional Director

Diana Love, CDP Regional Director

Miguel Martinez, CDP Regional Director

Karen Wingard, CDP Regional Director

Ray Bishop, CDP Business & Professional Caucus Chair

Thom O’Shaughnessy, CDP Irish American Caucus Chair

Lyn Shaw, Former CDP Women’s Caucus Chair

Jerilyn Stapleton, California NOW President

Pastor William D. Smart, Jr., Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California President

Carl Henley, Los Angeles NAACP President

Liliana Perez, NARAL California Privacy PAC Board Member

 

Organizations

Los Angeles County Democratic Party

Action Democrats of the San Fernando Valley

Beach Cities Democratic Club

Democratic Club of Claremont

Helen L. Doherty Democratic Club

Hubert Humphrey Democratic Club

Korean American Democratic Committee

Los Angeles County Young Democrats

Los Angeles and Orange County Democrats United

New Frontier Democratic Club

Northeast Democratic Club

Tri-Counties Democratic Club

West Hollywood/Beverly Hills Democratic Club

West LA Democratic Club Executive Board

Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley – A coalition representing the following Democratic Clubs:

Burbank Democratic Club

Democratic Club of the High Desert

CSUN Young Democrats

Democratic Alliance for Action of Santa Clarita

Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley

Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles

Democrats for Neighborhood Action

Glendale Democratic Club

Latino Democrats of the San Fernando Valley

North Valley Democratic Club

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club

Pro Active Democrats

Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains

San Fernando Valley Young Democrats

Simi Valley Democratic Club

Southern California Armenian Democrats

Stonewall Democratic Club

Stonewall Young Democrats

Valley Grassroots for Democracy

 

 

 

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Under the cover of dark [VIDEO]

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

KELogo

It’s Friday and the end of the month, which for most folks means, it’s payday. It seems only fitting we talk about money…

Too many are just getting by paycheck to paycheck; yet for others with vast wealth and access to power, their fortunes continue to rise because of policies designed for them, not us.

It’s time to level the playing field and eliminate pay-to-play politics.

Its time to pass real campaign finance reform.

It’s time for us to get serious about publicly financed campaigns.

It’s time for us to get dark money out of our Party, and in the process, redefine what it means to be a Democrat.

Come on California, let’s do this!

It’s time.

Democratically yours,

Please stay connected with our campaign online at www.voteforkimberly.com

      

 

LA’s Largest Dem Club, Nevada and Tulare County Central Committees and other activist groups continue Ellis’ endorsement momentum

Apr 30, 2017 | Candidate Info

The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.

 

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LA’s Largest Dem Club, Nevada and Tulare Counties Endorse Ellis
The East Area Progressive Dem. Club of Los Angeles, County Central Committees
and other activist groups continue Ellis’ endorsement momentum.

For Immediate Release
Contact: 510-560-3704

OAKLAND, Calif. (April 26, 2017): Kimberly Ellis continues to enjoy a strong majority of support from central committee members throughout California and grassroots Democratic club activists up and down the state, as evidenced by the latest endorsements from Nevada County and Tulare County Democratic Central Committees, as well as nine clubs. The East Area Progressive Democratic Club, Los Angeles’ largest Democratic club, endorsed Ellis with a vote of 35 to 4, Nevada County at 18 to 1, Tulare County at 10 to 6, Feel the Bern Democratic Club of LA at 39 to 3 and Sunnyvale Democratic Club at 31 to 2.

“We need an inclusive, participatory, team-building approach to building our party and victories ahead in all parts of our state. Our members with their overwhelming vote show that Kimberly Ellis is whom they trust to deliver on these important goals we can achieve together.” said Hector Huezo, Treasurer of East Area Progressive Democratic Club of Los Angeles.

“Ms. Ellis inspires both life-long Democrats and newer activists. She sees the immediate needs of the party and understands the long term goals for a Democratic future. She will fight for both urban and rural communities in our state. With Kimberly as Chair, the Democratic Party will be a bigger tent, with a future that we in Nevada County and all of California need,” the Nevada County Central Committee provided in its written endorsement statement.

Ellis also picked up the endorsements of the following clubs:
Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley
East Area Progressive Democratic Club of Los Angeles
El Cerrito Democratic Club
Feel the Bern Democratic Club of Los Angeles

Fontana Democratic Club

Hayward Area Democratic Club

Millennials for Revolution

Sunnyvale Democratic Club

Truman Club of the Inland Empire

“Something is happening here in California. Certainly, we still have a lot of healing to do with respect to last year’s primary. But as I’ve said, we can’t just be against something, we have to be for something. I’m tremendously proud that our state is coming together, getting this party back to basics and redefining what it means to be a Democrat. Of course, there’s always going to be some conflict – we’re Democrats after all. Healthy back and forth debate and dialog is a strength, not a weakness. Bland uniformity is for the other guys. We’re rebuilding our party in a bigger, better, bolder way,” said Ellis.

 

Please stay connected with our campaign online at www.voteforkimberly.com