Influential Group Recognizes Greuel’s Record in the LGBT and Latino Communities
LOS ANGELES — Wendy Greuel announced today that she has earned the endorsement of HONOR PAC in the race for Mayor.
Greuel earned the support of a majority of the board of HONOR PAC, which is dedicated to working for equality and justice for Latino and LGBT Angelenos.
“HONOR PAC continues to be an important champion for LGBT and Latino communities in critical races throughout the state and Los Angeles,” said Alfred Fraijo, Jr. President of HONOR PAC. “Wendy has a strong record supporting the LGBT community throughout her career in public service. In 2008, Wendy stood alongside our organization in the fight to defeat Proposition 8. We know that Wendy will be an ally to the Latino and LGBT communities and we look forward to working with her to advance our collective vision of achieving a state of equality for all Angelenos.”
"I am honored to earn the support of HONOR PAC,” said Greuel. “I'm going to be a Mayor for all of Los Angeles, so no part of the city is left behind and no person is subject to discrimination, bullying or hate crimes. I look forward to continuing to fight alongside HONOR PAC for justice and equality.”
Greuel has been an advocate for the LGBT and Latino communities since the beginning of her career. As a member of Mayor Tom Bradley’s administration in the 1980s, she served as the liaison to the LGBT community and spearheaded the City-County AIDS Task Force. When the HIV/AIDS epidemic exploded, Greuel fought to ensure that Angelenos had access to the healthcare services they needed.
The HONOR PAC endorsement adds to Greuel’s growing momentum in the race for mayor. She recently earned the support of Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who made history in 2009 when she made Houston the nation’s largest city to have an openly gay or lesbian mayor. Greuel has also been endorsed by Latino community and elected leaders across the city, including civil rights and labor icon Dolores Huerta, Congressmember Tony Cardenas, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, State Senator Alex Padilla, Assemblymembers Felipe Fuentes and Raul Bocenegra, City Councilmember José Huizar, and LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez. The Latina Lawyers PAC has also endorsed Greuel.