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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.”

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“Voters are smart, voters are doing their research and they’re looking for change,” Gonzalez said. “It’s no longer about bringing reform to the department, which is what Alex ran on [in 2018], but about civility and the issue of public safety. That’s what’s at the front of people’s minds right now.”

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"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.”

Gascón supporters, foes exchange barbs

“As part of what we know and we call ‘recall-palooza,’ his opponents are shifting the blame of all of L.A.’s crime on the district attorney. But looking all across the country,” said Mark Gonzalez, chair of the L.A. County Democratic Party, “We know that that’s simply not the truth.”

“George Gascón is doing the important work of finding and solving the root causes of crime that we are seeing in this city, while intervening in the vicious cycle of disproportionately incarcerating poor communities and communities of color.”

`Devastating' Local, CA Leaders React to Possible Overturning of Roe v Wade

"Gonzalez... said the nation is 'at the crossroad where rights either have to be protected by a judicial decision or by law due to the extreme positions of those who want to roll back our nation's progress. Abortion rights must be codified into law and Congress must act NOW to protect women in this nation.' ''

Chair Mark J Gonzalez statement on LA County and LA City Endorsements

March 30, 2022

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez releases statement
on Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Endorsements

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

LACDP Chair Mark J. Gonzalez issued the following statement on Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Endorsements from the Los Angeles County Democratic Party:

“Our country, state, and county continue to be at a pivotal moment as Republicans continue their coordinated attacks on workers, families, and marginalized communities.  Last night, Los Angeles Democrats met to consider the endorsements of several major countywide and citywide races for the upcoming June primary as we look towards the future of Los Angeles. 

We are proud to support so many incredible candidates for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles Unified School District, and several critical Superior Court Judicial races. While our body did not reach a consensus in races for Los Angeles Board of Supervisors District 3, Los Angeles City Mayor, Los Angeles City Attorney, and Los Angeles City Council District 5, we are proud that so many Democrats have stepped up to run to continue to serve the people of Los Angeles. 

Los Angeles voters know we are in the midst of a housing, homelessness and public safety crisis, an assault on workers’ rights, and a critical need to rebuild after a crippling pandemic. Our city and county deserve leaders who have the experience necessary to lead and make the decisions that will continue to move Los Angeles forward. On behalf of our 3.1 million Democrats, I  look forward to our party supporting all of our endorsed candidates in June, and working alongside them once they are elected.” 

 

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Lincoln Heights nonprofit founder hopes Newsom's SOTS addresses working class issues

"Gonzalez also grew up in a home where the family lived paycheck to paycheck. He’d like to see Newsom extend pandemic-era programs that help working families.

'In California, we’re kind of holding the line here, making sure the child tax credit still exists, so people can stay in their homes,' he said."

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez statement on President Biden's 2022 State of the Union Address

March 1, 2022

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez statement
on President Biden's 2022 State of the Union Address

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following President Biden's 2022 State of the Union Address, LACDP Chair Mark J. Gonzalez issued the following statement:

"Tonight, President Biden assured an anxious nation that our economic recovery post-pandemic has made historic gains, that our nation stands united with Ukraine and our allies to push back against Russian aggression and that the state of our union is strong and getting stronger. 

Thanks to the bipartisan American Rescue Plan, families, businesses and communities know that the President and Vice President Harris are investing in America’s future, creating good-paying jobs to keep food on tables and refocus on much-needed infrastructure projects across Los Angeles and our nation. American workers have been reassured that they have a fighter who will fight for worker protections and fair wages by pushing to ensure the passage of the PRO Act and buying American and Building a Better America. Our most vulnerable communities, women, black, brown, and API communities, LGBTQ+ and more who have been under attack know that they have an Administration who have committed to protecting basic and fundamental rights. 

I  was proud to be the California State Director for Biden-Harris, and I’m proud to continue to stand with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and our Democratic leadership to keep the state of our union strong, with a focus on meeting every moment and continuing to work on behalf of Los Angeles and the American people."

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