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LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the second failed DA George Gascon recall attempt

August 15, 2022

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the second failed DA George Gascon recall attempt


LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the news that the recall attempt failed to gather enough signatures for a second time to oust District Attorney George Gascon, Los Angeles Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez issued the following statement:

“Failed. That’s the reminder proponents and financial backers of the second attempt to oust District Attorney George Gascon will be reminded of every day. DA Gascon was elected running on overwhelmingly popular policies that allow for restorative justice, improving a failed criminal justice system that disproportionally targets Black, Brown and low-income communities, and holds criminals and those who abuse their power accountable. George has, and continues to, deliver on those campaign promises.


While it’s no secret that there is discontent with elected officials and the voters they serve across LA County, we also know that misinformation and fear-tactics fuel mistrust and anger in our institutions. The numbers don’t lie, and 195,783 invalid signatures is a clear signal that recalls are a waste of time and money. I’ve said it before - recall reform in our county and our state must be a priority. If not, taxpayers will be on the hook every time a recall is attempted and fails. Let this be a lesson to those who want to continue down this path - don’t.”

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LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade 

June 24, 2022

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade 


LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the opinion release from United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade, Los Angeles Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez issued the following statement:

"Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court rolling back decades of settled case law is devastating, disappointing and disgusting. The coordinated attack on women in this country has shown all of us just how personal freedom, choice, and life are actually valued by hypocritical Republicans and conservative judges. Make no mistake, this is the first of many efforts to roll back the extraordinary progress we have made in our nation, and conservative Republicans won’t stop until they have total control over our every day choices and lives - this is only the beginning. 


Los Angeles and our state will always be a safe haven for women, girls and their families who have to make difficult and personal decisions. Democrats will continue to work along side organizations like Planned Parenthood, leaders, businesses and more to protect women, their choices and their bodies - full stop. Remember this day when you cast your ballot this year and every year - Republicans are not pro-life, they are pro-control and we will do what it takes to protect our families and our communities from them.”

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LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the Los Angeles County Democratic Party endorsement of Congresswoman Karen Bass for Los Angeles City Mayor

June 14, 2022

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez's statement on the Los Angeles County Democratic Party endorsement of Congresswoman Karen Bass for Los Angeles City Mayor 


LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the reconsideration of endorsement vote of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party for Los Angeles City Mayor,  LACDP Chair Mark J. Gonzalez issued the following statement:

"Congresswoman Karen Bass is the only real Democrat running for Mayor of Los Angeles -- and the LA County Democratic Party is proud to endorse her. This is a choice between a man who has spent his life profiting from the labor of working Angelenos, and a woman who dedicated her career to protecting those working families. 

In her service, Rep. Bass has been a lifelong Democrat and leader in the city who has spent decades fighting for the principles of the Democratic Party advocating for worker's rights, women's rights, civil rights, and tackling inequality. Those are Democratic values, and they're Karen Bass' values. We look forward to getting her elected to City Hall."

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“I took it as a big middle finger to our delegates who are elected by members of their community to represent them in the Democratic Party,” Gonzalez said. “I welcome any New Democrat when they see the light. Unfortunately, I think he did it more for strategy…. You can’t be a D in name only. You got to actually walk the walk and talk the talk. And, unfortunately, I think he doesn’t necessarily have a history.”

Los Angeles Democrats finally elected their first sheriff. Four years later, they have buyer’s remorse.

"There’s a feeling of deep regret among some Democrats who propelled Villanueva, a former department watch commander who ran for sheriff in 2018, to power and celebrated his victory as a win for criminal justice reform", said Mark Gonzalez, chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.

“The same people that helped fund and put you forward in 2018 are the same people that you’re criticizing,” Gonzalez said of Villanueva. “My mama taught me ‘don’t bite the hand that feeds you,’ and that’s the first thing you’re doing.”

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