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Ridley-Thomas Univision Interview

The County Board of Supervisors is the most powerful body in local government. Last June we supported State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas over Council member Bernard Parks in the race for the seat in the District 2. We continue to believe Ridley-Thomas is better suited for the job at this time.
The Board oversees a $20 billion budget, represents 10 million county residents, employs 120,000 workers, and makes thousands of appointments. Ridley-Thomas's background makes him an ideal candidate for this position. He has demonstrated over his career as activist, council member and legislator, that he has the knowledge and values to make a major contribution as one of the Board's five members.
Ridley-Thomas has shown himself to be an inclusive leader, a bridge-builder on community issues, and a person who has a commitment to engaging with Latinos. Ridley-Thomas developed mechanisms for local participation that have served as models for today's Neighborhood Councils.
We share many of his priorities such as the creation of affordable housing. In terms of Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital, he has been consistent that the institution fulfills its mission and provide high quality service to all residents in the area. Finally, with regards to immigration, Ridley-Thomas has taken a position that is both realistic and humane.
The Board of Supervisors takes on many of the local government's most important issues. Mark Ridley-Thomas will be a much-needed progressive voice on the Board. Vote for Mark Ridley-Thomas!

Endorsed by La Opiniõn and Latino community political heavyweights: Congresswoman Hilda Solis, Congressman Esteban Torres (Ret.), Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nuñez, Delores Huerta, Assemblyman Hector De la Torre, Sen. Ridley-Thomas will be joined by state Senator Jenny Oropeza, Lynwood Mayor Pro Tem Aide Castro, Lynwood School Board member Jose Luis Solache, Amigos de Mark Ridley-Thomas

Latino Get Out The VOTE

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
"NO TE ESPANTES VE Y VOTA"
VOTER TURNOUT RALLY

Join Community Groups, Elected Officials and Voters in an Event Sponsored by
Latino Issues Forum and Fundación Azteca America in Partnership
With SALEF, MALDEF, Green Dot, HOPE and Voto Latino


What: "No Te Espantes Ve y Vota" Voter Turnout Rally

Who: Latino Issues Forum and Fundacion Azteca America, the non-profit arm of Grupo Salinas and Azteca America Network, present the event in partnership with Green Dot, Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Voto Latino, as well as elected officials California Senator Gil Cedillo, LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, LA City Councilman Jose Huizar and others.

When: Friday, October 31, 2008
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Where: Los Angeles City Hall, 1st Street Steps
200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles

Details: Community groups and political leaders join forces in this rally to dispel myths that could deter first time voters, and to encourage all registered voters to exercise their right to VOTE on November 4th.

For more information please contact:
Belinda Barragan at (213) 435-7940 or via email at bbarragan@lif.org