Campaign Updates

March 10, 2010

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Endorses City Councilwoman

For Immediate Release
March 10, 2010
Contact: Michael Trujillo
(818) 968-6048

MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA ENDORSES CITY COUNCILWOMAN JANICE HAHN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

(LOS ANGELES) – Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today announced his endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s candidacy for lieutenant governor.

“I know first hand that Janice Hahn is ready to lead California as our next lieutenant governor,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “Janice Hahn knows what it will take to get the job done and fight for all Californians. I have worked side-by-side with Janice fighting gang violence, greening and growing the Port of Los Angeles and creating jobs for Angelenos. There is no doubt, that Janice Hahn is the tough, strong leader California needs as their next lieutenant governor.” Continue reading »

March 8, 2010

South Bay Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal Endorses Janice Hahn for Lieutenant Governor

For Immediate Release
March 8, 2010
Contact: Michael Trujillo
(818) 968-6048

SOUTH BAY ASSEMBLYWOMAN BONNIE LOWENTHAL ENDORSES JANICE HAHN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Long Beach solon wants to help Hahn make history as first woman Lt. Governor

(Los Angeles) – Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal (D – Long Beach) today announced her support for Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s bid to become California’s first-ever woman lieutenant governor.

“Janice Hahn is a leader on port issues in California, and she understands the job of lieutenant governor better than anyone else,” said Buchanan. “I look forward to working closely with Janice when she chairs the State Lands Commission.” Continue reading »

March 5, 2010

Labor Continues to Support Janice Hahn

For Immediate Release
March 5, 2010
Contact: Michael Trujillo
(818) 968-6048

LABOR CONTINUES TO SIGN UP
WITH JANICE HAHN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Working men and women solidly behind Hahn

(LOS ANGELES) – Five local unions today announced their support of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn for lieutenant governor. — United Firefighters Local 112, IBEW Local 18, UA Journeyman & Apprentices Local 250, Plumbers Local 78 and UFCW Local 770. “These labor endorsements are a sign that I have stood with working men and women my entire career,” said Hahn. “They know I will stand up for them in the lieutenant governor’s office as well.”

Collectively, these unions represent tens of thousands of working men and women across Southern California. Continue reading »

March 2, 2010

Gavin Newsom video clip #2

For Immediate Release
March 2, 2010
Contact: Michael Trujillo
(818) 968-6048

GAVIN NEWSOM VIDEO CLIP # 2

“A Laughing Matter?”

(LOS ANGELES) – The Janice Hahn for lieutenant governor campaign today released another video of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom ridiculing the idea of running for lieutenant governor – and laughing hilariously at the suggestion that he would run with Jerry Brown. The interview was conducted on October 23, 2009 – just one week before Newsom announced he was dropping out of the race for governor – by Hank Plante, political reporter for KPIX-TV, Ch. 5, in San Francisco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLDdOR0zAu8 Continue reading »

March 1, 2010

California Young Democrats Endorse Councilwoman Janice Hahn for Lieutenant Governor

For Immediate Release
March 1, 2010
Contact: Michael Trujillo
(818) 968-6048

CALIFORNIA YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSE
COUNCILWOMAN JANICE HAHN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Major slap to Mayor Newsom’s potential bid

(LOS ANGELES) – Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn received the endorsement of California Young Democrats for her run for Lieutenant Governor over the weekend. Hahn received 75 percent of the votes, with two-thirds the minimum necessary.

“This is one of the most important endorsements my campaign has received,” Hahn said. “The California Young Democrats have a history of getting behind winning campaigns, and I am honored to have their enthusiastic support.”

“Councilwoman Hahn was a rock star,” said Max Szabo, President of the San Francisco Young Democrats. “She spoke about her vision for higher education, the environment and our economy.” Continue reading »