By the Editorial Board of Real America News
01 Mar 2024, 1:12 PM EST
These are some of the suggestions that the newspaper analyzed and presents to citizens
United States Senate: Adam Schiff
Because: The polarization of the people and the possibility that Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025 makes it necessary for a leader like Adam Schiff to be in the Senate to defend our democracy.
United States Congress
District 30: Anthony Portantino
Because: For his support of workers, his commitment to the fight for the environment, firearms safety, and the funding of special education.
District 31: Susan Rubio
Because: For her defense of the Latino community as a state senator, her support for the right to abortion, her commitment to immigration reform and her efficiency in solving problems of her population,
District 34: Jimmy Gomez
Because: He is a congressman committed to the defense of minorities, a warrior of social justice and a Latino immigrant who knows well the needs and aspirations of the community.
California State Senate
District 31: Sabrina Cervantes
Why: his work for environmental and social justice and immigrants, for their efficiency and energy in parliamentary work and for their knowledge of the legislative world.
California State Assembly
District 52: David Giron
Because: for her 12 years of experience focused on improving access to government, creating environmental equity, and providing economic resilience to working-class families
District 53: Javier Hernandez
Because: He is a genuine representative of our community and we trust that he will remain faithful to his principles and that from Sacramento he will continue his work for workers and immigrants.
District 54: Mark Gonzalez
Because: His commitment to the poorest residents, for affordable housing, fully funded public schools, climate justice and “an economy that works for everyone.”
District 57: Efren Martínez
Why: This local activist, son of low-income Mexican immigrants, agricultural worker mother and truck driver father, will not forget his roots and will work to improve education.
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Los Angeles City Council
District 10: Aura Vasquez
Because: This Afro-Latina immigrant is committed to defending policies that address the inequality suffered by the Latino community, in access to education, health care and affordable housing.
District 14: Miguel Santiago
Because: He has been a prolific legislator and is the author of numerous laws that benefit all Californians. He will overcome the controversies of the past in the 14th district.
Los Angeles County
Attorney General: George Gascon
Because: believes in the rehabilitation of criminals and the prevention of crime as a central element for its reduction. His opponents attack him for fulfilling what he promised in his electoral campaign
Board of Supervisors
District 2:Holly Mitchell
Because: She is the only one of the candidates who has the knowledge, experience and leadership to join the board, with her work for the sake of integrity and transparency in the government
District 5: Kathryn Barger
Because: In 2025-29 budget deficits will be more difficult to bear and your cautious hand is needed. It will finish its projects to improve mental health and resources for abortion
Los Angeles Unified School District, District 1: DeWayne Davis
Because: He has already shown results in the classroom and held different school administrative positions, virtues that differentiate him from his rivals; he is the right person
Proposition 1: Yes
Proposition 1 will provide more resources for mental health care and drug and alcohol addiction treatment in psychiatric hospitals and specialized centers, and for the construction of adequate housing for the homeless.
Carson Unified School District: Micah Ali
Because: His commitment to the community exceeds his work in the school district, his work in stabilizing the educational system, and his interest in the personal success of Latino students.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Office 137: Luz Herrera
Because: his record shows deference and concern for Latinos; will make the work of the courts more understandable and accessible to members of our community