LOS ANGELES– Building upon his overwhelming amount of unified support for the 57th Assembly District, today Efren Martinez announces nearly two dozen endorsements from elected officials from around Los Angeles County.
Martinez responded to the endorsements by stating, “I am speechless and humbled by the overwhelming support from local grass-roots elected leaders. I look forward to partnering with them to find positive solutions for our communities.”
- Monica Arroyo, Mayor, City of Bell
- Ali Saleh, Councilmember, City of Bell
- Oralia Rebollo, Mayor, City of Commerce
- Eduardo Martinez, Mayor, City of Huntington Park
- Marilyn Sanabria, Vice-Mayor, City of Huntington Park
- Graciela Ortiz, Councilmember, City of Huntington Park
- Karina Macias, Councilmember, City of Huntington Park
- Arturo Flores, Councilmember, City of Huntington Park
- Cassandra Chase, Councilmember, City of Lakewood
- Jose Luis Solache, Mayor, City of Lynwood
- Frank Garcia, Mayor, City of Maywood
- Mayra Aguiluz, Vice-Mayor, City of Maywood
- Eddie De La Riva, Councilmember, City of Maywood
- Dr. Heber Marquez, Councilmember, City of Maywood
- Jessica Torres, Councilmember, City of Maywood
- Dr. Monica Sanchez, Councilmember, City of Pico Rivera
- Gustavo Camacho, Councilmember, City of Pico Rivera
- Gil Hurtado, Councilmember, City of South Gate
- Maria Davila, Councilmember, City of South Gate
- Melissa Ybarra, Councilmember, City of Vernon
- Leticia Lopez, Councilmember, City of Vernon
Efren Martinez has deep roots in the community and is the only candidate born and raised in the district. He was raised in the working-class communities of South Los Angeles and attended all local LAUSD schools. Martinez is a distinguished veteran, earned several awards and commendations during his 10-year service in the U.S. Marines, and returned to his hometown after serving overseas to launch a successful business career.
“Promoting and supporting policies to increase job skills, and helping people go into constructions trades and apprenticeship programs is how we help build better communities. Efren Martinez has always been a champion for our workers and will focus on partnering with labor and working families on programs and resources for our community.”
—Mayor Frank Garcia, City of Maywood
“I have been a public school educator for 16 years in Los Angeles and have seen first-hand the positive impact Efren Martinez has made in helping students and families from scholarships to door-to-door food deliveries during the pandemic. He is the only candidate that will be a true voice for our students and families in Sacramento.”
—Councilwoman Graciela Ortiz, City of Huntington Park
“Efren Martinez will fight to bring good-paying jobs to our community. He has a long history of helping to create jobs for working families, protecting workers, and promoting policies that have strengthened local economies. Workers win with Efren Martinez!”
—Mayor Jose Luis Solache, City of Lynwood
The 57th Assembly District communities include: Florence-Firestone, the heart of South Los Angeles, most of Downtown Los Angeles and parts of Huntington Park.
Source: Press Release
