Latest Statements

September 2021

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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July 2021

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." 

June 2021

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."

 

May 2021

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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April 2021

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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LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issues statement on Governor Recall signature preliminary qualification

April 26, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez statement on the
preliminary ballot qualification of the recall of the Governor

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the announcement that proponents have gathered enough qualified signatures to force a potential recall of Governor Newsom, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

“$400 million on the backs of our 39 million Californians. Republicans are forcing a recall on a governor whose approval ratings are over 50%, and who has proven he can get things done, because they know they can’t win in 2022. Los Angeles Democrats say: Bring. It. On. It's a waste of our time, and tax payer money. This recall will fail later this year, and Democrats are going to remind Republicans, again, why in November of 2022"

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LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez on today's tabling of CA Assembly Bill 1400 - California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act

April 21, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez on today's tabling of CA Assembly Bill 1400 -
California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the tabling of California Assembly Bill 1400- California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"Throughout this pandemic, we have been reminded that American families, especially families all across Los Angeles County, have been hit hard by a healthcare system that is profit-focused and not patient-focused. From the beginning, Los Angeles Democrats have been working side by side and led with the authors of AB1400 - the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act - to let Californians know that we believe in a just and fair system that will not bankrupt individuals and families. While AB1400 has been tabled for now, we will continue to work with Assemblymembers Kalra, Santiago, Lee, all of the co-sponsors and activists to ensure that all the necessary components are included to make single payer healthcare a reality in California, and then the nation."

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LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez responds to Mayor Garcetti's 2021 State of the City

April 19, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez on Mayor Eric Garcetti's 2021 State of the City

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following Mayor Eric Garcetti's 2021 State of the City, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"As Los Angeles County works to get our county of 10 million back on track, tonight in his State of the City, Mayor Garcetti laid out a bold, focused agenda to move LA City forward. From major investments in rental assistance, tackling our homeless crisis and pushing a national right to housing” plan, urgently advancing our climate goals, to a pilot program for universal basic income, Mayor Garcetti reminds us that even in the midst of a pandemic, our work for the people of LA continues. I applaud the Mayor for laying out his vision to ensure that the state of Los Angeles City remains strong. Los Angeles Democrats will continue to stand with our elected leaders in the fight for our families and communities."

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March 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez responds to the unveiling of President Biden's $2.2 Trillion American Jobs Plan

March 31, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez responds to the unveiling of President Biden's $2.2 Trillion American Jobs Plan

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following today's unveiling of President Biden's American Job's Plan, LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"On the heels of the American Rescue Plan, today, President Biden laid out his $2.2 Trillion American Jobs Plan, kicking off an important fight ahead for American workers. Investing in critical infrastructure needs - fixing our roads and bridges, expanding broadband, ensuring that communities have clean drinking water, and shifting to clean energy sources not only will have an massive impact on the largest local economy in the nation here in Los Angeles County, but for all Americans. As the president said, it’s going to take everyone involved unions, corporations, Democrats and Republicans to address our socio-economic challenges, overhaul our economy, and reshape American capitalism. I  encourage all of our Los Angeles  and California Democrats to work to get this legislation passed and on the president’s desk so we can stay on track to building America back better.”

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LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez Statement on the appointment of Rob Bonta as California Attorney General

March 24, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez on the appointment of Assemblymember Rob Bonta as California's new Attorney General

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

Following the announcement of Rob Bonta as California's newest Attorney General, LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez issued the following statement: 

"I want to congratulate Assemblymember Rob Bonta on his appointment as our next State Attorney General. From his time as a attorney, to his work in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, and as a representative of the people of San Francisco, Rob has proven that he knows how to tackle the big cases on behalf of Californians and win. His work on excessive force, cash bail, and holding those in law enforcement accountable is exactly what is needed in today’s climate as our state’s top law enforcement officer. As only our 2nd Asian and Pacific Islander Attorney General in history, this is not only a great day for our AAPI Californians, but all California.”

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February 2021

LACDP Chair Mark Gonzalez statement on the introduction of AB1400 - California Guaranteed Healthcare fo All Act

February 19, 2021

LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez statement on the introduction of the
California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA -- 

After today's introduction of AB1400 - the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J Gonzalez released the following statement: 

“When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, Democrats and Americans knew this was the beginning of a long road in ensuring that every American regardless of status, race, gender, employment, or anything else would be provided with adequate healthcare. This pandemic has shown the world, that our healthcare system needs an overhaul and that a just system is the only system. This month, Los Angeles Central Committee was the first in the state to unanimously pass a resolution supporting a Single Payer System in our state, and I  have challenged the 57 other Chairs to  follow Los Angeles in supporting a similar resolution.

Today, Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Ash Karla (D-San Jose), and Alex Lee (D-San Jose),  joined by members of the Los Angeles Assembly Delegation, introduced AB1400 - the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act. Democratic leaders know that with the rising cost of healthcare brought on by an industry that is designed for profits over people, that AB1400 would guarantee that Californians are provided with comprehensive, high-quality healthcare. Working with the California Nurses Association, labor unions, and activists this new CalCare Program will establish a much needed and improved Medicare for All-type health care system. While past bills failed to address the critical infrastructure required to overhaul the system, our Democratic leaders have found a way to finance this system, control the costs of health care, and address health care disparities. 


Los Angeles Democrats and my staff have and will continue to work and lead on this important issue, starting with bringing a coalition of Democratic leaders all across the state to support this bill and work with legislatures to get this done and make this truly transformative CalCare system a reality."