Widely Respected and Influential Latina Congresswoman Gives Forceful Endorsement to Wendy Greuel
LOS ANGELES, CA — Gaining another important endorsement in her Mayoral bid, today Wendy Greuel announced the support of popular Congresswoman Linda Sanchez.
"I am excited to endorse Wendy Greuel for Mayor," said Congresswoman Linda Sanchez. "Wendy's experience, drive, and vision are just what Los Angeles needs. In a time of fiscal uncertainty, there is nobody better prepared to lead the City back to fiscal stability and economic prosperity than Wendy Greuel. I am confident that as Mayor, Wendy will be a tireless fighter for residents in every part of Los Angeles. She's got my full support."
“It’s a real honor to have Congresswoman Sanchez’s support,” said Greuel. “Her support underscores the growing consensus among leaders throughout the City that I will be a Mayor for all of Los Angeles. As Mayor, I look forward to partnering with Congresswoman Sanchez on a wide range of issues, from job creation and economic development, to transportation improvements, investments in our schools, enhancements to public safety, and much more.”
Greuel has also assembled a long list of endorsements from some of Los Angeles’ most influential and highly regarded Latino leaders, including: Dolores Huerta, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, Congressman Tony Cardenas, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, State Senator Alex Padilla, former Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre, Councilmember José Huizar, LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez, among others.
Significantly, Greuel recently earned the support of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS), the Los Angeles News Group (which owns the LA Daily News), Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project, and the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) PAC.
Greuel has also secured endorsements from prominent elected and community leaders including U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Congressmember Janice Hahn, State Senators Fran Pavley, Former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg, Assemblymembers Bonnie Lowenthal, and Nancy Skinner, Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Houston Mayor Annise Parker, and civil rights icon John Mack, among many others.