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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2005 Printer-Friendly Version

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SUPERVISOR YVONNE B. BURKE ENDORSES ALEX PADILLA FOR SENATE LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke today announced her support for Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla in his campaign for the 20th State Senate District. “Alex Padilla is a proven leader and a committed advocate for the people and neighborhoods that need the most help,” Burke said. “He’s brought more after-school programs to the Northeast Valley and he’s helped bring parks and libraries to previously blighted areas. Alex exemplifies the kind of leadership we need in the State Senate, and I’m proud to support him.” “Supervisor Burke is a true champion for children and families. Her service to the people of Los Angeles has resulted in improved care for foster children, increased access to quality child care, and enhanced educational opportunities. She’s been nationally recognized as a dynamic leader, and I’m honored to have her support,” Padilla said. Council President 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 Burke has a distinguished record of public service that spans nearly four decades and all levels of government. After serving in the California State Assembly, Supervisor Burke became the first African American woman elected to Congress from California and later became the first to serve as the Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of America’s 200 future leaders Supervisor Burke has been a leader in national politics. She served as Vice Chair of the 1972 Democratic National Convention, Chair of the L.A. Federal Reserve Bank, and Vice Chairman of the 1984 U.S. Olympics Organizing Committee. Council President Padilla has received the endorsement of U.S. Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Congresswomen Harman, Millender-McDonald, Napolitano, Roybal-Allard, Waters and Watson. Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina has also announced her support of the Padilla campaign. ###