Comprised of over 60 unions, the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council (MBCLC) is the local body of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) representing more than 30,000 union members and their families.
Responding to news of the endorsement, State Assemblyman and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Luis Alejo released the following statement:
“It’s really gratifying to have the support of the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council. As someone who has dedicated his career to being a voice and a champion for working families, this endorsement means a great deal to me. I’m proud to have partnered with the working men and women of our region on scores of issues, from raising California’s minimum wage to investing more in redevelopment and job-training programs, to providing driver’s licenses for immigrants and so many other issues. I am extraordinarily excited to partner with the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council in my campaign to turn Monterey County District 1 around by combatting crime, tackling poverty, creating more good jobs and reducing homelessness.”
In addition to today’s announcement, Alejo has garnered widespread community support from the following leaders:
- Former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso
- Former Assemblymember and environmentalist Fred Keeley
- Former Salinas City Councilmember Sergio Sanchez
- Former Salinas City Councilmember Maria Giuriato
- Former Salinas City Councilmember Ernesto Gonzalez
- Marina Police Chief Eddie Rodriguez
- Hartnell College Trustee Ray Montemayor
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital District Trustee Victor Rey
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital District Trustee Rafael Garcia
- Monterey County Board of Education Trustee Sergio Alejo
- Former Alisal School Board Member Francisca Salinas Gonzalez
- Monterey County Business Leaders George & Debra Couch
- Monterey County Business Leader Manny Delgadillo
- Salinas Business Leader Mike Hackett
- Salinas Business Leader Sal Jimenez
- Salinas Agricultural Business & Community Leader Ricky Cabrera
- Salinas Businesswoman Elvia Salgado
- Salinas Businessman Juan Navarro
- Salinas Businessman Jesus Rocha
- Salinas Businessman Jesus “Chuy” Leon
- Democratic National Committee (DNC) Member & Former Salinas State Senate Candidate Shawn Bagley
- Democratic Party Leader Les Gardner
- Salinas Democratic Party Leader Teri Short
- Salinas Valley Democratic Club Vice-President Patricia Rubio Coyt
- Eduardo Montesino, President of SMART Transportation Union, Local 0023*
- Steve McDougall, Past President of the Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers*
- Salinas Community & Labor Leader Frank Cabrera
- District 1 Community Leader Lupe Sanchez
- District 1 Community & Farmworker Leader Silvia Huerta
- District 1 Community & Farmworker Leader Agapito Huerta
- District 1 Community Leader Francisco Cerritos
- District 1 Community Leader Armando Lopez
- District 1 Community Leader Sandra Olvera
- District 1 Community Leader Elizabeth Reyes
- District 1 Community Leader Sandra Ocampo
- Salinas Teacher Albert Murillo
- Former Salinas Education Leader Ignacio Ornelas
- Salinas Farmworker Leader Desiderio Barroso
- Salinas Community Leader Tony Acosta
- Salinas Community Leader Ali Chavez
- Salinas Resident Juan Chavez
- Salinas Resident Dulce Gonzalez
- Salinas Resident Jose Covarrubias
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Board Trustee Margaret D’Arrigo
- Salinas City Elementary School Board Member & Salinas Attorney Stephen Kim
- Monterey County Fair Board Member Paul Tran
- Alisal High School Teacher Ruben Pizarro
- Salinas Education Leader Lorena Silva
- State Migrant Parent Advisory Council President Maria Perea (Ret.)
- Salinas Teacher Ana Covarrubias
- Hartnell College Administrator & Educator Manuel Bersamin
- SMART Transportation Union Local 23 President Eduardo Montesino
- Monterey Democratic Party Central Committee Member & Salinas Resident James Thomas Green
- Salinas Filipino-American community leader Manny Quebec
- Salinas Filipino-American community leader Orly Jimenez
- Salinas Filipino-American community leader Mars Rocamora jr.
In 2013, Assemblymember Alejo was ranked as, “Most Effective Democratic Assemblymember” by the Capitol Nooner after Governor Jerry Brown signed his landmark legislation AB10 to raise California’s minimum wage to $10.00 per hour starting this January 1, 2016 and AB60 to provide an opportunity forundocumented immigrants to legally obtain valid California drivers licenses.
As the representative of California’s 30th Assembly District, Alejo has served as the voice of Monterey County’s 1st Supervisorial District in Salinas and has been voted in six times by its residents in the last five years receiving overwhelming support.
Assemblymember Alejo concluded his announcement by remarking, “I’ve been proud to receive a lot of support of residents encouraging me to run forMonterey County Supervisor in District 1. I look forward to talking to every voter and working hard to earn each vote. I always believe that when you are in elected office and you do a good job, it’s up to the voters of your district to decide what they want you to do next.”
Assemblymember Alejo released a video on Twitter and Facebook announcing his decision for 2016.
The English version of that video can be found here:https://youtu.be/shQ8kSrPslg
The Spanish version of that video can be found here:http://youtu.be/3AVpG7oWPro
###
Paid for by Alejo for Supervisor 2016.
