Who is endorsing wendy greuel

The decision to focus on endorsements is logical, both to build momentum in a close race and because endorsers who had been waiting for the best time to announce their choices have decided it is now.

Greuel has received the bulk of the blue-chip endorsements, including from former President Clinton, former Mayor Richard Riordan, basketball legend Magic Johnson, county Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and major unions. He has also received the support of several of his City Council colleagues as well as businessman Steve Soboroff. Greuel said her endorsements are a key signal for voters because they come from people who know firsthand her leadership skills. In recent days, the battle has been to win over black leaders as the candidates court the African American community, which is expected to be a pivotal voting bloc.

Some argue that labor is the most potent of any endorsement because it can bring with it not only money but foot soldiers to knock on doors, operate phone banks and otherwise prod people to the polls — a necessity after a primary turnout in which only one in five registered voters cast ballots. In the coming days and weeks, eyes will be on the handful of major political figures who have yet to weigh in on the runoff, notably county Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, unsuccessful GOP mayoral candidate Kevin James and U.

Maxine Waters D-Los Angeles. Seema Mehta is a reporter who covered the campaign, the fourth presidential race she has written about for the Los Angeles Times. She started at the Times in and recently completed a Knight-Wallace fellowship at the University of Michigan. Newsom returns to public eye after sudden absence sparked social media speculation. Wendy has championed the efficiency of basic city services, including attempting to fill every pothole in her council district.

After six years on the city council Wendy was elected Controller for the City of Los Angeles, where she fights against waste, fraud, and abuse, and ensured greater government transparency. Wendy is committed to making Los Angeles a sustainable city by investing in public transportation, public schools, and building a strong economy. About Us. B2B Publishing. Business Visionaries. Hot Property. Times Events.

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