Lorena Gonzalez has been endorsed by Assemblyman Henry T. Perea, her campaign announced today.
Perea is chairman of the Assembly Committee on Insurance and the Assembly Moderate Caucus and a key leader in policy dealing with job creation in California. His endorsement is the latest significant benchmark of support for Gonzalez, who has racked up endorsements from several influential elected officials and organizations in the presumed special election in Assembly District 80 later this year.
Perea praised Gonzalez for her record of promoting job creation and economic growth.
“Lorena Gonzalez understands how to bridge the gap between business and labor to create jobs. She did it in San Diego,” Perea said. “We need Lorena Gonzalez in the State Capitol to help rebuild California’s economy. Good jobs make California a better state.”
Gonzalez is a candidate to replace Assemblymember Ben Hueso. The 80th Assembly District includes the Chula Vista, National City and the City of San Diego neighborhoods of San Ysidro, City Heights, Barrio Logan, Sherman Heights, Otay Mesa, Paradise Hills and Golden Hill.
