SAN DIEGO – Lorena Gonzalez has been endorsed by the Neighborhood Market Association, her campaign announced today.
The Neighborhood Market Association (NMA) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to empowering independent retailers throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and the West Coast.
Mark Arabo, the CEO of the Neighborhood Market Association, praised Gonzalez for her collaboration with small and neighborhood businesses to protect and improve economic conditions in San Diego County.
“Lorena Gonzalez has demonstrated tremendous leadership in forging the partnerships she has with small business owners like those in our association,” Arabo said. “We need Lorena Gonzalez in the State Capitol to help rebuild build that bridge between business and labor to solve the tough issues that affect everyone in California’s economy.”
Gonzalez is a candidate to replace Assemblyman Ben Hueso in the 80th Assembly District, which includes 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.