Watts Community Activist & Founder of Innovative Parents of Watts (POW)* Community Group Throws Support Behind Hahn’s Re-Election Efforts

SAN PEDRO, CA—Continuing to secure valuable endorsements, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn picked up a crucial endorsement from an icon in the community of Watts, ‘Sweet Alice’ Harris, in her re-election campaign.

‘Sweet Alice’ Harris pioneered the groundbreaking organization, Parents of Watts (POW)*, a powerful and positive community force, aimed at helping local youth. As a community activist, founder, and Executive Director of POW*, ‘Sweet Alice’ has sought to ease the frictions between the African-American and Latino residents of her community. A witness to the 1965 riots, ‘Sweet Alice’ and a cadre of volunteers worked out of her house to help rebuild the community. Linking with other civic groups, ‘Sweet Alice’ formed the Black and Brown Committee, which eventually became Parents of Watts in 1979.

Today, POW* operates more than 15 programs in eight houses purchased by ‘Sweet Alice’. It provides emergency food and shelter, family counseling, tutoring, parenting classes, employment training, literacy courses, college and career preparation, and housing assistance for anyone who needs it.

“I’ve known Janice Hahn nearly her entire life. Her father, former LA County Supervisor Kenny Hahn, was a good friend and a legend in Watts. As an LA City Councilwoman who represented Watts, and now as a member of Congress running to represent Watts, Janice has continued her father’s legacy of developing progressive and bold policies.  Like Kenny, she has worked to advance civil rights, protect education, and will continue to help Parents of Watts* with training and career placement,” said Harris. “Janice has been committed to helping the kids in this district and has focused on reducing gang violence.  I’m proud to strongly endorse her for re-election.”

“Sweet Alice is a powerhouse in this district,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “Her endorsement means the world to me, and it sends a resounding message to residents in Watts and all across the new 44^th Congressional District that I’ll continue to be a champion for their issues.”

Earlier this week Congresswoman Hahn picked up a highly coveted endorsement from LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino, who represents Los Angeles’ 15^th Council District, which includes Watts.

Today’s endorsement adds to Congresswoman Hahn’s recent winning streak of endorsements including Compton-base California State Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, former Congresswoman Diane Watson, the California Democratic Party, and California State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Ricardo Lara.

Click here to view details about Congresswoman Hahn winning the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-secures-endorsement-from-california-democratic-party/

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

* Titles for identification purposes only.

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

San Pedro-Based LA City Councilman Gives Big Endorsement to San Pedro-Based Congresswoman

SAN PEDRO, CA— Congresswoman Janice Hahn secured a significant endorsement today from Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino, in her re-election campaign.

Today’s important endorsement is particularly meaningful because both Buscaino and Hahn are San Pedro-based, and Buscaino recently won a special election to fill Hahn’s old City Council seat in Los Angeles’ 15^th Council District by a whopping 60%.

“Congresswoman Janice Hahn has been a champion for LA’s 15^th Council District for over a decade. She’s tirelessly fought for countless issues that the residents we both represent care deeply about like, job growth, public safety, and better schools. I am proud to give her my wholehearted endorsement and look forward to working with her on many important public policy issues for years to come.”

“Joe is a homegrown hero in Pedro,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “I am grateful for his endorsement and plan on working with him to expand international trade at our Port, rebuild our local economies and create more desperately needed jobs.”

Today’s endorsement adds to Congresswoman Hahn’s recent winning streak of endorsements including Compton-base California State Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, former Congresswoman Diane Watson, the California Democratic Party, and California State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Ricardo Lara.

Click here to view details about Congresswoman Hahn winning the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-secures-endorsement-from-california-democratic-party/

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

Leading Nationwide Nurses Organization Infuses Hahn Campaign with Jolt of Excitement and Energy

SAN PEDRO, CA— Continuing to coalesce broad support from important groups, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn picked up a forceful endorsement from the National Nurses United, in her re-election bid.

Congresswoman Hahn also previously announced a powerful endorsement from the California Nurses Association (CNA).

“Congresswoman Janice Hahn has always been a champion for nurses and working people,” said DeAnn McEwen, RN, Co-President of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United. “Throughout her career, she’s been an effective leader and someone our members can count on to deliver result, by advocating for strong nurse-to-patient ratios, safe nursing staffing levels, and good working conditions and benefits. Beyond just talking about reform—she’s action oriented and has proven herself by joining forces with our members on the frontlines during strikes, in picket lines, and in government advancing our issues. We are pleased to give her our strong support.”

“Nurses are at the forefront of our healthcare industry and are sometimes the difference between life and death,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “By ensuring sound working conditions and ample staffing levels, they can maximize their efforts in order to provide patients with the best care possible. They deserve nothing less than good working conditions and benefits. I am grateful for their endorsement.”

Earlier this week Congresswoman Hahn won a forceful endorsement from the Los Angeles County Young Democrats (LACYD).

Today’s endorsement adds to Congresswoman Hahn’s recent winning streak of endorsements including Compton-base California State Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, former Congresswoman Diane Watson, the California Democratic Party, and California State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Ricardo Lara.

Click here to view details about Congresswoman Hahn winning the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-secures-endorsement-from-california-democratic-party/

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

Organization Representing Young Democratic Activists, Professionals, and the Democratic Leaders of the Future, Throw Support Behind Janice Hahn’s Re-Election Campaign

SAN PEDRO, CA— Further outpacing her competition in the race to win important endorsements, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn scored a highly coveted unanimous endorsement from the Los Angeles County Young Democrats (LACYD).

“LA County’s Young Democrats are proud to give our wholehearted and unanimous endorsement to Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s re-election campaign,” said David Graham- Caso, President of LACYD. “Already in her short time since being elected to Congress, she’s made us proud by standing up for the issues we care about and by working to fight through the toxic gridlock in Congress, in order to get things done. We plan on doing everything we can to ensure she becomes the next representative for California’s 44^th Congressional District.”

Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Los Angeles County Young Democrats is the largest organization in California focused on giving young people a voice and a vehicle for activism in local, state, and federal political issues.

“I believe that it is absolutely essential that young people actively participate, engage, and have a voice in our government,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “Having the support of the LA County Young Democrats shows my across-the-board support from a wide-ranging spectrum of supporters, including young people, seniors, the California Democratic Party, Labor, women’s groups, local business groups, and homegrown CA-44 grassroots activists. I plan on working side-by-side with the LACYD to get my message out to voters in this district.”

With more than 1,400 members and supporters and dozens of local, state, and federal candidates either members or helped into office by the Club, LACYD remains at the forefront of keeping Young Democrats engaged, informed, and heard on issues of importance to young people.

Today’s endorsement adds to Congresswoman Hahn’s recent winning streak of endorsements including Compton-base California State Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, former Congresswoman Diane Watson, the California Democratic Party, and California State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Ricardo Lara.

Click here to view details about Congresswoman Hahn winning the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-secures-endorsement-from-california-democratic-party/

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

Potent Endorsement from Compton Education Leader Dr. Deborah LeBlanc Strengthens Hahn’s Re-Election

SAN PEDRO, CA— Continuing to secure valuable endorsements, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn earned a crucial endorsement from the Board President of the Compton Community College District and Trustee for Area 4, Dr. Deborah LeBlanc, in her re-election campaign.

“I am pleased to enthusiastically endorse Congresswoman Janice Hahn for re-election,” said Board President of Compton Community College District and Trustee for Area 4, Dr. Deborah LeBlanc. “She’s always been a champion for the people that she represents, and the residents of Compton deserve someone like her to be our voice in Congress. Especially when it comes to education, I know that Janice will be a tireless fighter and advocate for Compton College in Washington.”

“Having the support of Board President Dr. Deborah LeBlanc of the Compton Community College District means so much to me,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “She’s been a remarkable leader for Compton College, and her support demonstrates my strong ties and growing support in Compton. I look forward to working with her and the other Trustees to restore Compton College’s accreditation and return control back to Compton.”

Today’s endorsement adds to Congresswoman Hahn’s recent winning streak of endorsements including Compton-base California State Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, former Congresswoman Diane Watson, the California Democratic Party, and California State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Ricardo Lara.

Click here to view details about Congresswoman Hahn winning the California Democratic Party (CDP) endorsement: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-secures-endorsement-from-california-democratic-party/

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *