MEDIA RELEASE *For Immediate Release* November 20, 2017 ASSEMBLYMEMBER KEVIN MULLIN ENDORSES FOR GOVERNOR

CALIFORNIA – Today, Assemblymember Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) announced his support of Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom for Governor.

“We can count on Gavin Newsom to fight for Californians up and down our state," said Mullin. "When it comes to progressive, forward-thinking policies, Gavin has been a pioneer. He has led the way on a broad range of issues including protections for immigrants and working families, increasing the minimum wage, and advancing policies to expand equality. We need his leadership in the Governor's office. I'm proud to endorse Gavin Newsom for Governor."

Mullin joins other top Democratic leaders, elected officials, and labor organizations who have endorsed Newsom, including:

• Teachers Association (CTA) • California Nurses Association (CNA) • Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) • National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) • Former Democratic Party Chair John Burton • Secretary of State Alex Padilla • Rep. Eric Swalwell • Sen. Richard Roth • Sen. Henry Stern • Sen. • Assemblymember Autumn Burke • Assemblymember David Chiu • Assemblymember Matt Dababneh • Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian • Assemblymember Bill Quirk • Assemblymember Tony Thurmond • Assemblymember Phil Ting • Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin • Mayor Ed Lee • Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf • Richmond Mayor Thomas Butt • Sheriff Vicki Hennessy • Treasurer Jose Cisneros • Assessor–Recorder Carmen Chu • Public Defender Jeff Adachi • Supervisor Mark Farrell • Supervisor Ahsha Safaí • Supervisor Jeff Sheehy • Supervisor Katy Tang • Board of Education Vice President Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell • Board of Education Commissioner Matt Haney

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