For Immediate Release July 24, 2017 Contact: Michelle Jeung [email protected] (415) 872-1057

CONGRESSMAN LOU CORREA AND SANTA ANA MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO LEAD LIST OF ORANGE COUNTY LEADERS ENDORSING ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR Santa Ana’s First Latino and Longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido Supports Villaraigosa

LOS ANGELES — Today, Congressman Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, and longtime Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido announced their support of Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor of California. They are joined by Santa Ana Councilmember Sal Tinajero and La Habra Mayor Rose Espinoza, in endorsing Villaraigosa in his bid for Governor. Correa previously served Orange County residents as a State Senator, State Assemblyman, and as a County Supervisor. In 1994, Pulido broke barriers when he became Santa Ana’s first Latino Mayor.

Mayor Pulido Statement: Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to deliver on the issues that matter most to our communities. Under his leadership, Los Angeles was the first big city to set a goal to become independent of coal by 2025 and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30 percent. He has led on transit, jobs, education and more. I am proud to support him for Governor of California.

Antonio Villaraigosa Statement: “Orange County is a vital part of the California economy,” said Villaraigosa. “Having the support of these Southern California leaders is crucial as we continue to work together toward creating a California that works for all of us.”

--- As a public servant, Villaraigosa served as Mayor of Los Angeles (2005-2013), Los Angeles City Council Member (2003-2005), Speaker of the California Assembly (1998-2000), California State Assembly Member (1994-2000). Should Villaraigosa become elected, he would be California’s first Latino governor since 1875.

Join Antonio Villaraigosa's campaign for Governor of California, giving voice to every Californian to make our state work for everyone. Visit antonioforcalifornia.com.

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