Community leaders from Jan Perry’s Ninth Council District joined the growing group of supporters to endorse Perry for mayor of Los Angeles. Among those announcing their endorsement today were Julia Botello of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) and Gloria Mendez of the 25th Street Block Club.
“Ms. Perry has always worked to bring effective solutions to our community. She has greatly improved our parks and worked to make schools secure for our families. Her unwavering support for the Safe Passages to Schools Program has made the streets safe for our children to go to school and improve their futures,” said Mendez has worked closely with Perry to address quality of life issues in her community. “I am proud to support Jan Perry because she listens to the needs of the residents she serves and creates results that make a real difference.”
“I have worked with Ms. Perry for many years and she has always been dedicated to representing all of her constituents, “said Botello, whose organization, ACCE, has worked with Perry to bring new housing opportunities to the neighborhood. “I believe that as mayor she will continue to be a thoughtful leader and get our city back on the right track.”
“I am honored to have the support of leaders directly involved in the effort to improve their community,” said Perry. “It will take working closely with a broad coalition of elected officials and community members to bring the real change that Los Angeles needs.”
In the race for mayor of Los Angeles, many small business owners and community activists have joined Perry’s growing coalition of support. Those announcing their endorsement today include:
Helen Torres, CEO of HOPE (Hispanas Organized for Political Equality)*
Marcela Rangel, Coordinator Total Resurrection Church*
Joe Gamez, Supervisor CRCD (Coalition for Responsible Community Development)*
Juan Flecha, Valley Coordinator LAUSD*
Rocio Ramirez, owner of Momma’s International Tamales*
Juan Gamboa, President of the 111th and Stanford Farm Board of Directors*
Rogelio Macedonio, Trinity Block Club Captain*
Pedro Santos, Former President Southeast Area Neighborhood Council*
Adela Barajas, Founder of L.A.U.R.A (Life After Uncivilized Ruthless Acts)*
Blanca Rivera, Community Land Trust Organizer*
Pedro Barrera, Community Activist/Urban Farmer
Daisy Garcia, Recreation and Parks-South Employee*
Yvette Beltran, Community Organizer
Mark Olvera, Ret. LAPD Captain*
Guillermina Echeverria, Jefferson High School Parent Representative*
Hilda Samoya, 22nd Street Neighborhood Watch*
Lupe Silva, APCH (A Place Called Home)*
Veronica Sanchez, Coordinator Ascot Elementary*
Roberto Vallejo, Bonsallo Block Club Captain*
Guadalupe Hernandez, Stovall Terrace Senior Center*
Patricia Umana, Crystal Stairs Child Development Organization*
Francisco Florez, 21st Street Block Club Captain*
Holly Priebe -Diaz, Citywide LAUSD Operations Coordinator*
*For identification purposes only. Does not indicate organizational support.
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