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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2005 Printer-Friendly Version

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SUPERVISOR GLORIA MOLINA ENDORSES ALEX PADILLA FOR SENATE LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina today announced her support for Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla in his campaign for the 20th State Senate District. “Alex Padilla can bring people together and get things done. He has worked hard to bring much-needed services to Valley neighborhoods, such as more after-school programs and neighborhood libraries,” Molina noted. “Supervisor Molina has done so much for the people of Los Angeles County, from creating new parks to fighting for better education for our kids. Her groundbreaking career in public service has made her a true role model for young Latinos across Southern California. I’m proud to have her support,” Padilla noted. Councilmember Padilla is running for the State Senate seat being vacated by State Senator Richard Alarcon. The primary election will be held in June 2006. Supervisor Molina is serving her fourth term on the Board of Supervisors. In 1991, she made history as the first Latina elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Prior to her election to the Board of Supervisors, Molina was the first Latina to win a seat in the California State Assembly in 1982. In 1987, she became the first Latina to serve on the Los Angeles City Council. A leader in national Democratic politics, Supervisor Molina has served as a national Democratic committeewoman and as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. ###