STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT
ENDORSEMENTS
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS
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“We are proud to endorse Manny Gonez for LA City Council District 2. He understands our priorities and we look forward to working with him to make sure Los Angeles protects working families and prioritizes mass transit in the years ahead. He has our strong support.”
AFSCME LOCAL 3634
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"IBEW Local 40 is proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. Electing leaders who are committed to protecting members of the film industry has never been more important, and we are confident that Manny will be a champion for our members by fighting for higher wages and workplace protections."
IBEW LOCAL 40
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“The Transportation Communications Union Local 1315 is proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. We share in Manny’s vision for investing in safer and more sustainable public transportation systems that connect all corners of Los Angeles. Manny has a track record of delivering on real change, and we feel confident that he will fight for our workers and protect union jobs on City Council.”
TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS UNION LOCAL 1315
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“We proudly endorse Manny Gonez for City Council. As the only housing advocate in this race, Manny's commitment to creating diverse housing options, combating homelessness, and safeguarding the rights of workers and their families is what we need in City Hall. Manny's track record of supporting workers and his dedication to expanding apprenticeships to create good union jobs makes him the best choice for Council District 2. We believe Manny Gonez is the only candidate who will work tirelessly to build a brighter future for all residents of our city.”
SPRINKLER FITTERS U.A. LOCAL 709
"UA Local 78 proudly endorses Manny Gonez for LA City Council. Manny will help to create good-paying jobs, address affordable housing, and implement effective strategies to tackle the homelessness crisis. His tireless advocacy for workers' rights and commitment to standing up for working families embodies the values we cherish. With Manny's leadership, we trust City Hall will undergo the transformative change our Valley and its hard working residents need."
UA LOCAL 78 PLUMBERS
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“UA Local 250 is proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. As a former union member himself, Manny understands the importance of fighting for the rights of all workers. We are confident that on City Council, Manny will be a champion of organized labor and work to uplift the voices of working families.”
UA LOCAL 250 STEAMFITTERS & REFRIGERATION
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“We are excited to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. As too many families in Los Angeles struggle just to get by, we need to elect leaders like Manny Gonez who will stand with workers in the fight for higher wages and safer conditions on the job. We are impressed by Manny’s dedication and compassion, and look forward to working with him to build a city where all workers can thrive.”
UA LOCAL 761 PLUMBERS & FITTERS
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“United Steelworkers Local 675 is proud to endorse Manny Gonez for City Council. We believe in Manny's ability to transform our city for the better. His proven track record, coupled with his deep understanding of the challenges faced by working families, gives us confidence that he will be a steadfast ally in the pursuit of equitable opportunities and fair treatment for all. We wholeheartedly stand behind Manny for his unwavering dedication to workers' rights, his commitment to creating good jobs, and his tireless efforts to bring change to City Hall. Together, we will build a Los Angeles that works for everyone.”
UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 675
ELECTED LEADERS
"Manny Gonez embodies the leadership we need on the Los Angeles City Council. His dedication to enacting stricter gun safety laws is vital for our safety. Manny's years of nonprofit experience, championing affordable housing, addressing environmental justice issues, fighting homelessness, and safeguarding communities against gentrification, showcase his deep-rooted dedication to the people. I proudly endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council to ensure a safer, more inclusive future for all."
RICHARD POLANCO
Former Senate Majority Leader
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“Having worked alongside Manny for many years, I know he’s the right person to lead the Valley at City Hall. Manny has the experience to create meaningful change that will help working families by bringing good paying jobs back to CD-2, make our communities safer, develop innovative solutions to combat climate change, and root out corruption that’s holding our city back. That’s why I proudly support Manny Gonez for City Council.”
ED REYES
Former LA City Councilmember and Executive Director of River LA
“Manny Gonez is a dedicated father, husband, and community leader who is not afraid to do what’s right. He successfully stood up to polluters and special interests trying to take advantage of underserved communities. I’m endorsing Manny Gonez for City Council because we need more leaders like Manny at City Hall who will fight for us and put the needs of our Valley families first.”
JOEL FAJARDO
San Fernando City Councilmember
"I’m proud to endorse my friend Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. Through our work together at TreePeople, I have witnessed first hand Manny’s commitment to fighting for environmental justice. Manny not only brings innovative ideas to the table, but executes those ideas with thoughtfulness and determination. I am confident that with his leadership in City Hall, we will all live in a greener, more just Los Angeles."
CINDY MONTAÑEZ
San Fernando City Councilmember and CEO of TreePeople
“Manny Gonez is an environmental champion who will tackle the climate crisis head on at City Hall. At TreePeople, Manny secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to help create greener and more sustainable neighborhoods across Los Angeles. With climate change causing record heatwaves and devastating wildfires year after year, we need a leader like Manny on city council who will work to support policies that invest in renewable and clean energy and combat the climate crisis. That’s why I am proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council.”
JEREMY WOLF
Agoura Hills City Councilmember
“I am excited to endorse Manny Gonez for City Council. Manny is focused on finding solutions to the issues that matter the most to families in the Valley – expanding affordable housing, creating jobs, reducing crime, combatting homelessness and protecting our environment. He’ll have our back at City Hall.”
SYLVIA BALLIN
Former San Fernando City Councilmember
"I proudly endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council. As a father of three, Manny understands how important it is to create safe and nurturing environments for our children. His fresh perspective and innovative ideas will bring much-needed change to City Hall. For a brighter future for our children and our city, join me in supporting Manny Gonez!"
TANYA ORTIZ FRANKLIN
LAUSD Board Member
COMMUNITY LEADERS
"I am thrilled to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council District 2. Manny has been a tremendous advocate for the people of the Valley, helping our communities become greener and more sustainable in the fight against climate change, and standing up for working families and vulnerable communities. His leadership and integrity will serve Manny well as he works to root out corruption at City Hall. I urge voters across the 2nd District to join me in supporting Manny for City Council."
ED BEGLEY JR.
Actor and Environmental Activist
“Manny embodies what it means to be a community leader and organizer, and that’s why I am proud to endorse his campaign for Los Angeles City Council. Manny is constantly working to develop solutions to his community’s most pressing issues – from expanding affordable housing to fighting for environmental justice. I know that on City Council, Manny will continue to be a champion for all Angelenos.”
VICTOR NARRO
Project Director for UCLA Labor Center*
“Manny Gonez is a true environmental and affordable housing champion, dedicated to bringing about real change to the Valley and Los Angeles City Council. His commitment to sustainability and affordable housing solutions sets him apart, making him the right candidate to lead our community towards a brighter and more sustainable future.”
SHONA GANGULY
Environmental Advocate & Leader
"Manny Gonez is a caring and dedicated father and activist who has worked to improve the quality of life for people across the Valley. From providing housing and critical services to help lift people out of poverty at LA Family Housing to combating climate change at TreePeople, Manny has devoted his career to solving the critical issues facing our city. On City Council, we can count on Manny to fight for our Democratic values and help bring much needed change to City Hall. That's why I am proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council."
JIMMIE WOODS GRAY
Former Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party*
“Manny Gonez has done so much to protect La Madre Tierra and bring investments to overlooked and ignored communities to help make their neighborhoods cleaner, greener, and more sustainable. I am supporting Manny for City Council because he will ensure no community is left behind in the fight against climate change.”
IRMA MUÑOZ
Executive Director of Mujeres de la Tierra*
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
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"The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce PAC proudly endorses Manny Gonez for L.A. City Council, recognizing his unwavering commitment to public safety, solving the homelessness crisis, and creating good-paying jobs. Manny's pragmatic and compassionate leadership is what City Hall needs to create a safer and thriving Los Angeles. We trust that Manny will work to empower small businesses across Los Angeles and help build a thriving local economy."
CALIFORNIA HISPANIC CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PAC
DEMOCRATS FOR ISRAEL - LOS ANGELES
"We are proud to endorse Manny Gonez for Los Angeles City Council because of his unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity. Manny has consistently demonstrated his dedication to being a true friend of the Muslim community, fostering understanding and collaboration. His tireless advocacy for working families across the Valley showcases his dedication to economic equality and prosperity for all."