Latest News & Statements

Response to Vice President Joe Biden officially becoming the Democratic Nominee for President

August 20, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark  J Gonzalez responds to
Vice President Joe Biden officially accepting the nomination as the Democratic Nominee for President

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to  Vice President Joe Biden accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

“For 47 years, Vice President Joe Biden has made America his extended family. He has put Americans first, fighting on behalf of working families, women, labor, our LGBTQI+ community and those fighting on the frontlines here and around the world. From the necessary economic recovery due to this pandemic, to ensuring a path forward reimagining public safety, Joe Biden has proven he is the right leader we need in these difficult times. Los Angeles Democrats are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder and make good trouble with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to build back America”

Response to Senator Harris's historic nomination for Vice-President

August 19, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Senator Kamala Harris officially being nominated as the Democratic Nominee for Vice President

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to Senator Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice-President of the United States, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

“Tonight, history was once again made with our Senator, Kamala Harris, accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice President. Senator Harris’ story, from her immigrant parents, her historically black education, and her passion to work toward justice on behalf of her fellow citizens is the story of America - a story that is actually what’s great about our nation. Los Angeles Democrats are so proud of our fellow Angeleno, and looking forward to making sure she makes history again as our first Black and Asian-American woman to hold the second highest office in America”

 

Mark González, primer latino en dirigir a los demócratas en Los Ángeles

“Yo me uní a la invitación de Becerra para poner el ejemplo a los estudiantes, pero en absoluto pensé que me iba a dedicar a la política, y que trabajaría en el gobierno. Yo quería estudiar periodismo”, dice.

Response to Senator Harris being selected as the Democratic Nominee for Vice President

August 12, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Senator Kamala Harris being named the Democratic Nominee for Vice President

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to Vice President Biden selecting Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

“From Shirley Chisholm, to Carol Moseley Braun, to Hillary Clinton, Democratic women have been our party’s backbone. I’m thrilled that our US Senator, Kamala Harris, has been selected as our party’s nominee for Vice-President along side Joe Biden. The daughter of immigrants, Senator Harris’ long, distinguished career not only as a public servant fighting for justice, but her continuous fight for working families all across our country is exactly what our nation needs in this crucial time. Senator Harris is a member of the Los Angeles County Central Committee, and we could not be more proud and excited for her. We’re 84 days away from this election, and Los Angeles County Democrats are fired up and ready to do everything we can to make sure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are elected this November.”

Response to Sheriff Villanueva's recent attacks on Supervisor Solis

July 27, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Sheriff Villanueva's recent attacks on Supervisor Solis

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to recent comments made by Sheriff Villanueva, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

“LA County residents are well aware of the fraught relationship between the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff, and enough is enough. Comments made by Sheriff Villanueva during a recent broadcast towards Supervisor Hilda Solis were highly inappropriate, especially during a time where our leaders are expected to remain focused on the task at hand of keeping Angelenos safe.  I strongly urge Sheriff Villanueva to consider his statements and actions made that could deviate from that task or be misinterpreted. We’ve got a lot of work to to together, and Angelenos do not deserve this distraction"

Joe Biden Criticizes Donald Trump in LA County Democratic Party Event

Biden criticized President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday evening, calling for “leadership that brings everyone to the table, to rebuild an economy that works for working families, creates millions of good-paying jobs for the future” and “leadership that delivers on the founding principles and ensure that all men are not only equal at their creation but treated equally throughout their lives.”

Biden To Speak Remotely at L.A. County Democratic Party Event

The event is being held on a virtual basis because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The honorees include California Sen. Kamala Harris, comedian Kathy Griffin and Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez.

Response to the passing of Democratic Icon, Rep. John Lewis

July 17, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to the passing of
Civil Rights Icon, Rep. John Lewis

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to today's passing of Georgia Congressman John Lewis, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

"Our nation and our party is forever indebted to the leadership of Rep. John Lewis. A lion and and icon, he embodied the very best of America, pushed progressive ideals, and encouraged us to think and do better for ourselves and our fellow citizens. We will continue to honor his legacy by making "good trouble." May he rest in power."

Response to the arrest of LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar

June 23, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to today's arrest of LA City Councilmember Jose Huizar

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to today's arrest of Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar by the US Attorney, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

"It’s simple: Councilmember Huizar must resign. Bribery, honest services fraud, extortion, money laundering and violating the RICO Act are things out of a Hollywood movie and have no place in the Chamber at Los Angeles City Hall. Council District 14 deserves actual representation, and that’s why voters elected Kevin De Leon in March. As a resident of CD14, I support Council President Martinez’s call to have Jose removed if he does not resign, and urge her to appoint Kevin as the caretaker of that seat until he is officially sworn in in December. As we’ve said before, LA Democrats will and do not tolerate corruption, abuses of power and illegal dealings from the White House, and certainly not from elected leader her in the city."

Response to SCOTUS’ rejection of Trump's latest attempt to repeal DACA

June 18, 2020

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to SCOTUS’ rejection of Trump's latest attempt to repeal DACA

 

LOS ANGELES, CA --  In response to today's SCOTUS decision to reject the Trump Administration's attempt to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement: 

"Relief. That’s what over 700,000 Dreamers across our country, including thousands here in LA County, are feeling today. Our country is great because Dreamers and their families make up members of our frontline healthcare workers. Our country is great because Dreamers and their families seek the value in American education. Our country is great because Dreamers and their families keep our communities safe and thriving.

I applaud today’s SCOTUS ruling rejecting the Trump Administration’s attempt to repeal DACA. While the decision was made partly on administrative grounds, it ensures that this policy lives to see another day. We must defeat this president, and republicans, in November to make sure that policies and programs like DACA are codified and Dreamers are protected. Los Angeles Democrats will never stop fighting for them, their families, and everything that actually makes America great."