Assemblymember Gil Cedillo Endorses Laurette Healey

Healey’s Momentum Grows With Another Key Endorsement

SHERMAN OAKS, CA- California State Assemblymember Gil Cedillo endorsed San Fernando Valley businesswoman and green jobs development professional Laurette Healey today in her bid for California State Assembly District 46.

"I am a proud supporter of Laurette Healey, because she has a strong track record when it comes to creating jobs for our region," said Assemblymember Cedillo. "Laurette combines a strong understanding of economic development with a willingness to work hard to achieve consensus. She will be a strong advocate for Valley residents as a member of the State Assembly."

"It’s an honor to have the support of Assemblymember Cedillo," said Healey. "He is one of the Assembly’s strongest advocates for good and effective public policy. I’m encouraged by his support for our campaign to bring quality good-paying jobs to the 46thdistrict."

Healey’s state government work experience includes serving as Deputy State Controller to former State Controller Steve Westly and in the Executive Office of State Controller John Chiang. More recently Healey coordinated environmental technologies and job placement programs through California’s community colleges. In 2004, Healey was elected by a consortium of South Valley Neighborhood Council’s to represent the Valley’s priorities during the Mayor’s Budget Process, and was elected to the Board of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, serving as its Government Affairs Chair for three years.

Before turning to public service, Healey had distinguished herself as a successful businesswoman in the entertainment industry as a founder of her own entertainment firm in partnership with Home Shopping Network Entertainment, JV, Inc. She was also named to the "Who’s Who of Women Executives" as one of the youngest female CEOs of a public company in America at that time.

Healey has served on countless community and advocacy boards including the following:

• Board Member, Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley

• Board Member, California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV)

• Member, Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association

• Board Member, LAUSD "Beyond the Bell"

• Member, National Women’s Business Owners Organization, LA

• Board Member, Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, Government Affairs Chair

• Los Angeles Police Department LGBT Valley Advisory Committee

• Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s LGBT Advisory Council

• Member, Valley Industry & Commerce Assoc. (VICA), Government Affairs Committee

• Member, Sierra Club, State Air Quality committee

• Vice President, Stonewall Democratic Club

• Board Member, Equality California

• Board Member, Women’s’ Democratic Club of the San Fernando Valley
  

Healey’s campaign team is led by General Consultant, John Shallman, and his firm Shallman Communications. Healey lives in Sherman Oaks, with her partner Marcia Davalos, Regional Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California.

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