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LGBT Leaders Endorse Laurette HealeyHealey Continues to Dominate Field in EndorsementsComing on the heels of recent back-to-back roll-outs of endorsements in her bid for the new 46th Assembly District, today San Fernando Valley businesswoman and green jobs development professional Laurette Healey won the backing of several major LGBT leaders. Today’s endorsers include, Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign*, West Hollywood Mayor John Duran, West Hollywood Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff Prang, and New York State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, who led the passage of New York’s recent Marriage Equality Act in the New York State Assembly. “California is in desperate need of reforms that will level the playing field for the working middle class,” said Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign*. “We need more jobs. We need immediate investments in our economy so that it can grow. We need to fix our schools. And, we need someone who will fight for equal rights for all Californians. I believe that candidate is Laurette Healey, and that’s why she’s my candidate for the new 46th District.” “In these tough times, we need legislators in Sacramento who have the courage to stand up for what’s right,” said West Hollywood Mayor John Duran. “Laurette Healey will bring the right kind of self-starting leadership and blend of work experience that we need to get things done in Sacramento. That’s why I’m pleased to endorse her for Assembly.” West Hollywood Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff Prang added, “Laurette understands the need for major changes in California, and the need to transform our state to once against be a leader for social justice, civil rights, jobs creation, economic development, and education. That’s why I’m backing her for Assembly.” “I’m proud to endorse Laurette Healey for California’s new 46th Assembly District, because I trust that she will be a champion for equal rights in California,” said New York State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell. “I have a great deal of admiration for Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign*, West Hollywood Mayor John Duran, West Hollywood Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff Prang, and New York State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, for their commitment to equality for all Americans, civil rights, and public service,” said Laurette Healey. “I appreciate their endorsement of my campaign and I look forward to joining them to help California and our nation progress towards a society that ensures equality for all of its citizens.” Recently, Healey has also scored several high profile endorsements since announcing her campaign just a few weeks ago, including, the California Black Chamber of Commerce, California State Senator Ron Calderon, California State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, and Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz. Titles for identification purposes only. Posted on October 14, 2011.
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News & UpdatesAssemblyman Ricardo Lara Backs Laurette Healey for State Assembly - Nov. 17, 2011 Valley Leaders Endorse Laurette Healey - Nov. 2, 2011 Former California State Assemblyman Tom Calderon Endorses Laurette Healey - Oct. 26, 2011 NWPC Endorses Laurette Healey - Oct. 19, 2011 LGBT Leaders Endorse Laurette Healey - Oct. 14, 2011 California Black Chamber of Commerce Endorses Laurette Healey - Oct. 11, 2011 State Senator Ron Calderon Endorses Laurette Healey - Sept. 26, 2011 Assemblymember Gil Cedillo Endorses Laurette Healey - Sept. 19, 2011 Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Kortez Endorses Laurette Healey - Sept. 14, 2011 Laurette Healey Announces Campaign for State Assembly District 46 - Sept. 13, 2011 |  | Meet Laurette HealeyI have given my all as a community advocate, businesswoman, and resident of the Valley for 20 years, and I have witnessed firsthand that our community is struggling. Working families are stressed by the instability of their jobs, and mounting foreclosures have devastated our home values. Our government must get down to business. I believe I can offer real solutions before we run out of time. During these tough times I coordinated the largest renewable energy workforce training in the State of California, which re-trained displaced workers in the construction industry in State Certified green building technologies which resulted in one of the highest job placements (over 50%) statewide. As as a former Deputy State Controller, I worked to root-out waste, fraud and abuse in government, in order to make sure our state gets the most out of its financial resources. When I take my place as an elected representative of our community, I'll lead our fight to make Sacramento more efficient, and take swift action to fuel small businesses, protect our senior citizens, fix our schools, and stabilize the lives of working families. I have a seasoned track record of knowing how to do it, and I will work hard to make that happen. |