Assemblyman Ricardo Lara Backs Laurette Healey for State Assembly

Crucial Endorsement from Chair of Joint Legislative Audit Committee and Select Committee on Financial Empowerment Showcases Healey’s Growing Momentum

SHERMAN OAKS, CA- California State Assemblyman Ricardo Lara endorsed San Fernando Valley businesswoman and green jobs development professional Laurette Healey, today in her bid for California’s new 46th Assembly seat.

"I am proud to stand with Assemblymember Ricardo Lara, with whom I share a deep commitment to empower our working men and women to become a competitive 21st century workforce in California. During my service as Deputy State Controller I developed an in-depth understanding of the State Audit process and I know that it provides critical information in our efforts to allocate every possible resource toward education, workforce training, and job creation,” said Laurette Healey. “I am thrilled to have his support of my candidacy, and look forward to joining forces with him in this campaign and in Sacramento.”

Assemblymember Lara serves as Chair of the powerful Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), and on the important Appropriations Committee as well as the committees on Banking and Finance, Higher Education, and Water, Parks, and Wildlife. He is also chair of the Select Committee on Financial Empowerment, which will re-examine traditional strategies for helping people out of poverty and develop policies that promote and reinforce long-term financial stability and independence.

In addition to today’s endorsement, Healey has won endorsements from several prominent Valley leaders, and has also secured endorsements from the California Chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC), California Black Chamber of Commerce, California State Senator Ron Calderon, California State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz, and Former California State Assemblyman Tom Calderon.

In addition, she’s recently picked up support from 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.

*Titles for identification purposes only.

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