Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair and California Democratic Party Vice Chair Eric C. Bauman released the following statement on the local and municipal elections in Los Angeles County:

“Last Tuesday, voters across Los Angeles County played an integral role in determining the future of our local communities by voting in their local elections.  The results of those elections make one thing very clear – people want leaders who will fight for Democratic values and ideals.”

“Sixty percent of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party’s endorsed candidates won their races, including 11 non-incumbents.  Additionally, more than seventy percent of LACDP’s endorsed ballot measure positions prevailed.  These results are a testament to the voters’ trust and confidence in the Democratic Party’s endorsements in local elections. 

“The Los Angeles County Democratic Party and our endorsed candidates stand firm in the commitment to improve the quality of life in our communities, ensure a first-class education for our kids, and fight tirelessly to create jobs, strengthen the economy, and support crucial local services.

 “I congratulate those endorsed Democrats who won their races on Election Day, and I thank those who did not quite make it to the finish line.  I look forward to working with all of them to move Los Angeles County forward, neighborhood by neighborhood.”

Los Angeles County Democratic Party  Chair Eric C. Bauman released the following statement on the Los Angeles City Council District 15 Special Primary Election:

“On behalf of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, congratulations to Assembly Member Warren Furutani for being one step closer to becoming the next City Council Member in District 15.  As we head into the Special Runoff Election to be held on January 17, 2012, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party looks forward to a spirited campaign to elect Warren Furutani, the officially endorsed candidate of the Democratic Party, as our next City Council Member in District 15.”

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) has endorsed Assemblymember Warren Furutani for Los Angeles City Council District 15 for the November 8, 2011 Special Election.

“There are several great Democrats vying to represent our South Bay and harbor district on the Los Angeles City Council and keep this district blue. Warren Furutani is a longtime fighter for working families who has worked hard to improve our quality of life. He is a champion for better job training programs, quality schools, and public safety. The Los Angeles County Democratic Party is proud to endorse and support Warren Furutani for City Council. He will stand up for Los Angeles,” said Eric C. Bauman, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.

The Los Angeles City Council 15 Special Election is being held to fill the vacancy of then-Councilmember Janice Hahn, who was elected to Congress in a special election in July.

For more information on other endorsements for the November 8, 2011 local elections, please visit the LACDP endorsement page at www.lacdp.org/endorsements.

For more information or to volunteer for the Warren Furutani for City Council campaign, visit www.warrenfurutani.com.