OUR ENDORSEMENTS

SUPPORTERS

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

Communications Workers of America Southern California Council
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 56
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)
U.A. Local 250 Steamfitters & Refrigeration
U.A. Local 761 Plumbers and Fitters
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 675/USW Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education Committee

Federal Elected Officials

U.S. Congressmember Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove
U.S. Congressmember Luz Rivas
U.S. Congressmember Adam Gray
U.S. Congressmember Dave Min

State Elected Officials

California State Controller Malia Cohen
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Incumbent California State Board of Equalization Member Tony Vazquez
Former California State Board of Equalization Member Jerome Horton
State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez
California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Former California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
Former Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson
State Senator Bob Archuleta
State Senator John Laird
State Senator Laura Richardson
State Senator Anna Caballero
State Senator Tim Grayson
State Senator Maria Elena Durazo
State Senator Susan Rubio
State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber
Former State Senator Bob Hertzberg
Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur
Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens
Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon
Assemblymember Damon Connolly
Assemblymember Mike Fong
Assemblymember Robert Garcia
Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez
Assemblymember John Harabedian
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin
Assemblymember Dr. Cory Jackson
Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
Assemblymember Liz Ortega
Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Assemblymember James Ramos
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom
Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez
Assemblymember Chris Rogers
Assemblymember Blanca Rubio
Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo
Assemblymember Nick Schultz
Assemblymember José Luis Solache
Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks
Assemblymember Lori Wilson
Assemblymember Evan Low (Ret.)
Assemblymember Dario Frommer (Ret.)

Local Elected Officials

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein-Soto
Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker
Los Angeles City Councilmember Heather Hutt
Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price
Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz (Ret.)
Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu (Ret.)
Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino (Ret.)
Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson
Artesia City Councilmember Melissa Ramoso
Artesia City Councilmember Monica Manalo
Bell Gardens Mayor Jorgel Chavez
Bell Gardens Vice Mayor Miguel De La Rosa
Bell Gardens Councilmember Isabel Guillén
Bellflower Councilmember Victor Sanchez
Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes
Carson Mayor Pro-Tem Jawane Hilton
Carson Councilwoman Arlene Rojas
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Commerce Councilmember Oralia Rebollo
Cudahy Councilmember Martin Fuentes
Downey Councilmember Claudia Frometa
Downey Councilmember Mario Trujillo
Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra
Inglewood Mayor James Butts
Inglewood City Councilmember Gloria Gray
Inglewood City Council Member Donnie Faulk
Inglewood City Councilmember Eloy Morales
Irwindale Councilmember Mark Breceda
Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles
Lawndale Mayor Pro Tem Pat Kearney
La Puente Councilmember David Argado
Lomita Mayor Mark Waronek
Lynwood Mayor Rita Soto
Lynwood Councilmember Luis Gerardo-Cuellar
Maywood Councilmember Eddie De La Riva
Montebello Mayor Sal Melendez
Monterey Park Councilmember Henry Lo
Norwalk Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Perez
Paramount Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos
Paramount City Councilmember Diane Martinez
Pico Rivera Mayor John Garcia
Pico Rivera Councilmember Gustavo Camacho
Pico Rivera Councilmember Dr. Monica Sánchez
Rolling Hill Estates Mayor Pro Tem Frank V. Zerunyan
Santa Fe Springs Mayor Bill Rounds
Santa Fe Springs Mayor Pro Tem Joe Angel Zamora
Santa Fe Springs Councilmember Juanita Martin
Santa Fe Springs Councilmember Annette Rodriguez
Santa Fe Springs Councilmember John Mora
Santa Fe Springs Mayor Jay Sarno (Ret.)
South Gate Mayor Maria Davila
Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Ayanna Davis
Long Beach Unified School District Trustee Erik Miller
Rio Hondo College Trustee Yarisma Rocha
WRD Board of Directors Member Vera DeWitt Robles
WRD Board of Directors Member Robert Katherman

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

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National Union of Healthcare Workers

Throughout his career in public service, Mike Gipson has been a tireless advocate for working families. That’s why the National United Healthcare Workers (NUHW)’s 19,000 healthcare workers are excited to endorse Mike Gipson’s bid for the California Board of Equalization and look forward to continuing to work together. Mike is a serious, pragmatic leader who has the skills and the vision to protect California workers and taxpayers.”

Communications Workers of America Southern California Council

“Mike Gipson has been a strong champion for working families throughout his decades in public life, from his time on the Carson City Council and the State Assembly. That’s why the members of the 18 Locals of the Communications Workers of America Southern California Council are proud to endorse him for the Board of Equalization District 3, because Mike has proven himself as a dedicated, effective leader for his constituents, and we’re confident he’ll be a dedicated defender of California’s taxpayers.”

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40

Mike Gipson has always been a champion for those who need it most, whether it’s fighting for affordable housing, quality healthcare, or fair wages. That’s why the members who power IBEW Local 40 are proud to endorse him for the Board of Equalization. He’s the kind of leader who gets things done and who will make sure the BOE best serves the working people of California.”

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13

Mike Gipson has spent his career fighting for working Californians, from raising the minimum wage to ensuring tougher workplace protections, safer communities, and more good-paying jobs. That’s why the members that makeup ILWU Local 13 are proud to endorse him for the Board of Equalization District 3, because we know he will work just as hard to make sure our tax system is fair and effective, and that the public trust is upheld.”

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 56

On behalf of ILWU Local 56, we are excited to endorse Mike Gipson in his run for the California Board of Equalization. We appreciate his leadership, commitment, and dedication to uplifting working families throughout the Harbor Area and beyond. We look forward to seeing Mike lead to protect taxpayers and bring about fairness and accountability for all Californians.”

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63

Mike Gipson has been a dedicated champion for family-sustaining wages, better working conditions, and the rights of working families, including for our members at the Port of Los Angeles throughout his career. That’s why the members of ILWU Local 63 are proud to endorse Mike for District 3 because we know he’ll continue this fight on the Board of Equalization.”

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 94

ILWU Local 94 is excited to endorse Mike Gipson for Board of Equalization. Throughout his career in public service, Mike has delivered for working families time and time again, fighting for family-sustaining union jobs, an effective and strong port complex, and an economy that works for all of us. That’s why we’re proud to endorse Mike for District 3, because we know he’ll use his decades of experience in public service to fight for working families and ensure fairness for every taxpayer.”

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

Mike Gipson has been a fierce warrior for working families throughout his career. He’s long advocated for better wages, good benefits and more economic opportunity for working families. For these reasons, among others, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 is proud to give Mike Gipson our enthusiastic endorsement and support in his campaign for the California Board of Equalization.”

U.A. Local 250 Steamfitters & Refrigeration

The members of U.A. Local 250 are thrilled to endorse Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization because he’s a proven leader who has delivered for working Californians time and time again. Mike has always been a champion for labor who has stood up for fairness, justice and accountability, and we know that Mike will help protect California taxpayers and make the BOE more transparent, efficient, and responsive to the people of California.”

U.A. Local 761 Plumbers and Fitters

The members of UA Local 761 are proud to endorse Mike Gipson for Board of Equalization because he’s stood with us time and time again throughout his career, fighting to secure more family-sustaining jobs, better wages and benefits, and stronger workplace protections. We know he will bring that same passion and commitment to working people to the Board of Equalization, and we’re excited to endorse him for District 3.”

United Steelworkers (USW) Local 675 / USW Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education Committee

Throughout his career in public service, Mike Gipson has been a tireless advocate for working families. That’s why the members that power United Steelworkers Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education are excited to endorse Mike for the BOE because we know he will bring that same passion to the Board of Equalization. He understands that the role of government is to serve the people, not powerful special interests, and we are proud to support Mike in his bid to represent us on the BOE.”

California State Controller Malia Cohen

I am proud to endorse Mike Gipson for the California State Board of Equalization. As a member of the Assembly, Mike has the longest track record serving as Democratic Caucus Chair. He has fought for Californian’s by ensuring unprecedented investments in affordable housing, strengthening our infrastructure, raising the minimum wage, and protecting taxpayers. Mike is committed to making sure that your tax dollars work for you and I am confident that he will bring that same commitment and conviction to the BOE."

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

I’m proud to endorse my friend Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization, because he’s been a bold, effective and forward-thinking public servant throughout his career. He works hard because he knows that the public’s trust must be earned. I know that on the Board of Equalization, Mike will protect California taxpayers and increase transparency at the institution.”

California State Board of Equalization Member Tony Vazquez

Mike Gipson is an experienced, forward-thinking public servant and community leader who has been a relentless advocate for Californians throughout his career. That’s why I’m excited to endorse Mike to replace me on the Board of Equalization, because I know that he will be a fighter for California taxpayers, work to bolster the BOE’s critical operations, and make the institution more transparent. I’m with Mike 100% and look forward to helping him get elected.”

Former California State Board of Equalization Member Jerome Horton

Mike Gipson has a dynamic background, from his service as a public safety officer to his time as a local City Councilmember, to his current role in the State Assembly. Mike has the skills, knowledge and proven leadership that we need from our next Board of Equalization member for the 3rd District, and I’m proud to endorse him.”

State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez

“I’ve worked alongside Mike Gipson for years, and I’ve seen firsthand how he gets things done for Californians. He’s a pragmatic, solution-oriented leader who will be a real asset to the Board of Equalization. That’s why I’m proud to endorse him for District 3, because I know he’ll use his decades of experience in public service to ensure fairness for every taxpayer.”

Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon

As someone who has seen Mike Gipson’s tireless dedication to public service up close, I know that he has the experience, drive and vision that we need to continue to reform the Board of Equalization. He'll fight to restore integrity, transparency and accountability on behalf of taxpayers and he will be an effective advocate for the people of the 3rd District. I'm pleased to give Mike my enthusiastic endorsement and look forward to helping him win this race."

Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur

I’m thrilled to support my friend Mike Gipson for Board of Equalization. Throughout his career, from City Council to the Assembly, Mike has fought to empower working families and ensure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share. I know he will continue to be a strong champion for all Californians on the BOE.”

Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

I am pleased to give Mike Gipson my wholehearted support and endorsement. I know Mike Gipson will be an effective and accountable steward on behalf of California taxpayers on the Board of Equalization. He has the experience, vision and drive needed to deliver for the people of BOE District 3.”

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

Mike Gipson is a longtime friend, a leader with a big heart, and a warrior for working families and his constituents. Given Mike’s background in local and state office, as well as at the Board of Equalization, he has the skills needed to be an effective leader for LA County on the BOE. Mike has my enthusiastic endorsement.”

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker

I’m excited to endorse my friend Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization because he has been a dedicated, effective public servant throughout his career. As a member of the Board of Equalization, Mike will continue to fight for transparency, fairness, and accountability, ensuring that the voice of every taxpayer is heard.”

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson

Mike Gipson is a serious, pragmatic leader who has the skills and the vision to protect California taxpayers. That’s why I’m proud to support him for District 3 on the Board of Equalization. I know Mike will bring his decades of experience as a public servant to be an effective leader who delivers much-needed resources for Californians.”