California Coastal Commissioner and former AD 51 candidate praises Carrillo as “strong leader” and “champion” for working people

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October 19, 2017

Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
lisa@lgcampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433

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.

The General Election for AD 51 will be held on December 5, 2017.

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October 17, 2017

Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
lisa@lgcampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433

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.

The General Election for AD 51 will be held on December 5, 2017.

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CONTACT:
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 51^st 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.

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
Lisa@LGCampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433

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.”

In Friday’s election update posted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, Carrillo widened her lead over the second place finisher. The General Election for Assembly District 51 will be held on December 5.

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Carrillo is now the only candidate endorsed by the California Democratic Party

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Contact: Lisa Gasperoni
Lisa@LGCampaigns.com
(916) 803-0433

Today the California Democratic Party endorsed Wendy Carrillo in the Assembly District 51 Special Election. Carrillo won the vote among Party delegates with 71% of the vote.

In their endorsement of Carrillo, California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman said:

“Wendy Carrillo is an unflinchingly progressive Democrat and a relentless fighter for our Democratic values. She is a champion for educational opportunity, access to quality healthcare, living wage jobs, and social justice.

“Wendy’s time on the frontlines of the environmental justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, and the worker rights movements well-prepare her to be an outstanding member of the Assembly. Wendy is a leader with passion and conviction, and that is exactly what we need to resist Trumpism and advance our progressive values.”

Carrillo, who finished in first place in Tuesday’s primary election among thirteen candidates, said she was proud to earn the Party’s support:

“It’s truly an honor to win the endorsement of the California Democratic Party. I appreciate the faith that the Party has put in me as their candidate in Assembly District 51. My campaign has been about opportunity, equality and social justice. I will continue to fight for our values and to ensure that those who need a voice in our political system are represented,” Carrillo said.

The California Democratic Party endorsement follows other major endorsements this week with Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Senate President pro Tem Kevin De León throwing their support behind Wendy Carrillo to be the next Assembly representative in AD 51.

In Friday’s election update posted by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters, Carrillo widened her lead over the second place finisher. The General Election for Assembly District 51 will be held on December 5.

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Senate Leader praises Carrillo as a fighter, says she will be a “true champion” for working men and women

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October 5, 2017

Contact: Lisa Gasperoni

lisa@lgcampaigns.com

(916) 803-0433

Today, Wendy Carrillo’s campaign for Assembly District 51 announced that State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) has thrown his support behind Carrillo.

Senator de León said: “I am proud to endorse Wendy Carrillo for State Assembly. Wendy is a true champion for our families. She started her career advocating for in-home healthcare workers and has continued her work as a community advocate, pushing for quality schools, high wage jobs, affordable housing and environment protection.”

“As a formerly undocumented immigrant who came to the U.S. as a young child, Wendy has fought for immigration reform and a path to citizenship for our hardworking students, parents and families. I know Wendy will be a passionate Assemblymember who will represent our communities with determination and integrity.”

“I am truly honored to receive the endorsement of Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León,” said Carrillo. “Senator de León and I share a fundamental commitment to standing up for all Californians, including immigrants and working men and women who simply want a chance to achieve their American Dream. If elected, I look forward to continuing to work with Senator de León as we fight to secure our community and state’s future.”

Senator De León is the latest elected official to throw his strong support behind Carrillo. Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-34), who previously represented AD 51 prior to his election to Congress, has also endorsed Carrillo, noting that she “has been fighting for our communities her entire life” and called Carrillo his “choice to represent us in the State Assembly.”

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