Former State Assembly Speaker and Los Angeles Councilmember Antonio Villaraigosa Endorses John Kerry for President
Sunday July 27, 2003
Antonio Villaraigosa, City Councilmember for Los Angeles' 14th District and former Speaker of the California State Assembly, today endorsed John Kerry for the Democratic nomination for President.
"John Kerry has an inspiring vision for America. He is truly committed to empowering our communities by creating good jobs, improving our public schools, and increasing home ownership," said Antonio Villaraigosa. "John Kerry has the best combination of character, policy-making experience, and national security credentials to get our neighborhoods and our country back on track."
City Councilmember Antonio Villaraigosa was elected in March 2003, becoming the first modern candidate to defeat an incumbent in a primary election. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 1994 representing the 45th District in the heart of Los Angeles and then he was elected Speaker of the Assembly in 1998.
As Speaker, Antonio was widely credited with re-establishing the stature of the State Assembly, restoring civility to that body and fostering an unprecedented era of bipartisanship. After serving in the legislature, Antonio ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2001. He later served on the California Medical Assistance Commission, was the Cesar Chavez Senior Fellow in Public Policy at UCLA and is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the University of Southern California.
"I am honored to have Antonio's support. An accomplished coalition-builder, he has served the people of California effectively in the state house," said John Kerry. "Antonio has led efforts to modernize California's public schools and provide millions of children access to health care. He will be a key leader in this campaign to make America stronger, safer and more secure."
John Kerry recently received the endorsements of other prominent California leaders including state Controller Steve Westly, state Treasurer Phil Angelides, and former Defense Secretary William Perry.
Read the L.A. Times Story ...
Antonio Villaraigosa is a great endorsement for Kerry here in Los Angeles and CA! Angelenos take note... we need John Kerry in the White House and Antonio Villaraigosa recognizes this!
Sunday July 27, 2003
Antonio Villaraigosa, City Councilmember for Los Angeles' 14th District and former Speaker of the California State Assembly, today endorsed John Kerry for the Democratic nomination for President.
"John Kerry has an inspiring vision for America. He is truly committed to empowering our communities by creating good jobs, improving our public schools, and increasing home ownership," said Antonio Villaraigosa. "John Kerry has the best combination of character, policy-making experience, and national security credentials to get our neighborhoods and our country back on track."
City Councilmember Antonio Villaraigosa was elected in March 2003, becoming the first modern candidate to defeat an incumbent in a primary election. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 1994 representing the 45th District in the heart of Los Angeles and then he was elected Speaker of the Assembly in 1998.
As Speaker, Antonio was widely credited with re-establishing the stature of the State Assembly, restoring civility to that body and fostering an unprecedented era of bipartisanship. After serving in the legislature, Antonio ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2001. He later served on the California Medical Assistance Commission, was the Cesar Chavez Senior Fellow in Public Policy at UCLA and is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the University of Southern California.
"I am honored to have Antonio's support. An accomplished coalition-builder, he has served the people of California effectively in the state house," said John Kerry. "Antonio has led efforts to modernize California's public schools and provide millions of children access to health care. He will be a key leader in this campaign to make America stronger, safer and more secure."
John Kerry recently received the endorsements of other prominent California leaders including state Controller Steve Westly, state Treasurer Phil Angelides, and former Defense Secretary William Perry.
Read the L.A. Times Story ...
Antonio Villaraigosa is a great endorsement for Kerry here in Los Angeles and CA! Angelenos take note... we need John Kerry in the White House and Antonio Villaraigosa recognizes this!
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