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LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on Recall Results

September 14, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez statement on Recall Election Results

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the results of the latest recall attempt on Governor Gavin Newsom, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"Tonight, Californians sent a clear message to Republicans and the rest of the nation - we will reject Trumpism at all costs, and will always back those who continue to move our state forward. 

For the 6th time, recall proponents have failed in their attempts to oust our Governor - this time using millions in taxpayer money, statewide resources, and mentally exhausting voters at a time when we should all be focused on ending this pandemic and getting Californians back in schools and back to work. 

I  am proud of the work of all of our grassroots organizations, activists, leaders and more here in Los Angeles County who stepped up to not only protect our county and state, but the future of our nation. I  look forward to Democrats getting back to work with Governor Newsom and Democratic leadership on our key priorities including expanding healthcare access, pushing for voter protection reform (including reforming our recall process), climate change initiatives, keeping families and communities safe, and keeping our Golden State the greatest in our nation."

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Why no one wants to talk about this hot-button election tool in the California recall

“'We’re not participating in ballot harvesting,' said Mark Gonzalez, chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, referencing a derisive term for the practice most often used by Republicans that have questioned its legality. 'That is not what the party does. We know that it’s legal, but that’s not our strategy, that is not our tool. Our tool is to make sure that every voter turns in their ballot on time and that every ballot is counted.'"

Democrats sweat turnout disaster in California without Trump to run against

“What voters have to take into consideration, and what’s at stake in this Sept. 14 recall election,” said Mark Gonzalez, chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, is that “if Democrats don’t vote in the recall election … we could wake up with a Trump supporter as governor of California.”

Recall Ballot Envelopes in Question over Privacy

What this campaign is doing is finding folks to create conspiracies on the recall - drum up news about it, and question the integrity of the people who are voting.

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on Mayor Garcetti nomination as a US Ambassador

July 9, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez statement the nomination of Mayor Garcetti as the next US Ambassador to India

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the announcement from the White House on the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the next US Ambassador to India, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"Mayor Garcetti has been a transformative and consistent leader, not only in his time as Council President but as Mayor. From Vice President Harris to Secretary Becerra and others, California, and especially Los Angeles, is continuing to lead our nation and now represent us around the globe. I congratulate Mayor Garcetti on his nomination as the next United States Ambassador to India, and look forward to speaking with Democrats about the path forward for our next Mayor as we head into our next election cycle." 

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on September Recall Date

July 1, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez statement on September Recall Date 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the announcement from the Lt. Governor on the date of the upcoming attempted recall of Governor Newsom, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"Today, as millions of Americans get ready for a weekend celebrating the birth of our nation, we’re reminded that Republicans will stop at nothing to thwart democracy and overturn the will of voters when they don’t get their way. With September 14th as our target date for what we know will be a failed recall attempt, we welcome the opportunity to remind voters how Governor Newsom and his team continues to lead strategically the 5th largest economy in the world, worked to protect 39 million Californians during a pandemic, and the work Democrats are doing every day on behalf of our state." 

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on LA Democrats resolution standing in solidarity with the family of Andres Guardado and calling on the resignation of Sheriff Villanueva.

June 8, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez statement on LA Democrats resolution standing in solidarity with the family of Andres Guardado and calling on the resignation of Sheriff Villanueva. 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA --  

Following the vote tonight at the Los Angeles Central Committee , LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

“Accountability has long been one of the foundations of Democracy. As voters, we have an obligation to hold our leaders accountable for their actions, and as the Democratic Party, a responsibility to ensure that our elected officials are upholding our ideals and principles. Tonight, marking the one year anniversary of the murder of Andres Guardado, Los Angeles Democrats stand in solidarity with the Guardado family, recognizing the systematic brutality of law enforcement that has continued to shake our county. Leadership and accountability starts at the top, and while strides have been made to reform police culture in Los Angeles, it’s simply not enough. Sheriff Villanueva has had multiple opportunities since his election to reign in long standing problems within his department, which is why tonight, Los Angeles Democrats are holding him accountable and calling for his resignation. A failure to lead in Los Angeles, is a failure to serve Los Angeles. We will continue to hold those accountable who fail to live up to their obligations."

 

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on a potential recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón

May 20, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on a potential recall of
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the announcement that proponents have qualified to start a petition of a potential recall of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

“Today, the LA Registrar Recorder approved the petition for public circulation for a potential recall of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón. Democrats and voters across Los Angeles overwhelming supported DA Gascón in November, and voted to support policies that will hold criminals accountable, allow for restorative justice, and would move our failing criminal justice system forward into the 21st century. Now the same failed proponents, with the help of misinformation, attempting to oust the Governor are going after the newly elected DA. Make no mistake, Los Angeles Democrats will fight any attempted recall of this District Attorney, voted in with over 50% of the vote. If this is the playbook when a small minority of people and republicans want to use when they don’t get their way, wasting taxpayer money and time, then we’ll crack open ours to continue to fight these recalls to nowhere."

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Newsom Critics Gather Enough Signatures to Force Recall

Backers of a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom cheered today's news that more than enough signatures have been gathered to force a recall election, while the Los Angeles County Democratic Party responded with fighting words.

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on President Biden's first Joint Address to Congress

April 28, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on President Biden's first 
Joint Address to Congress

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following President Biden's Joint Address to Congress, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

“Tonight, President Biden reminded us that America is “on the move” and building back better. From his investments in the American family and worker, focus on ending this pandemic, fighting for enact police reform and ending the gun epidemic, opening back up America, leading our allies around the world, and putting us in a position to be competitive in this ever-changing world. Historically flanked by Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi, the President laid out a plan that I hope will receive bipartisan support. They barely stood tonight, but let’s hope Republicans will help stand for the American people. Los Angeles Democrats will stand with this president, and Democratic leaders all across the country to remind Americans that we are here to lead."

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