Monica Rodriguez Adds High-Profile Endorsement, Building Early Momentum and Further Strengthening Community-Based Campaign

San Fernando Valley, CA – Today, Monica Rodriguez’s campaign for City Council announced a major endorsement, earning support from Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez.

“I strongly support Monica Rodriguez for City Council.  Now, more than ever, we need strong women leaders like Monica Rodriguez on the City Council,” said Councilwoman Nury Martinez.  “With her experience as a lifetime Valley resident, trusted community leader, respected city commissioner, and as a loving mom, Monica Rodriguez will be a strong advocate for the families and residents of her district.  Monica will be a difference-maker in shaping the important issues and decisions facing the City Council.”

Responding to news of the endorsement, Monica Rodriguez released the following statement:

“Councilwoman Nury Martinez has been an outstanding leader and I look forward to collaborating on the Council to advocate for our Northeast Valley districts.  As the only elected woman out of eighteen elected officials at City Hall, Councilwoman Martinez has been a champion not only for her district, but for families and children throughout the City,” said Monica Rodriguez.  “Our campaign is stronger thanks to Councilwoman Martinez’s support, and I look forward to joining her on the Council, advocating for the Northeast Valley’s fair share and putting our residents and families first.”

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Monica Rodriguez, former Los Angeles Public Works Commissioner, non-profit board member and volunteer, and neighborhood advocate is running for the City Council District 7 seat being vacated by Felipe Fuentes.  A lifelong Northeast Valley resident, Monica and her husband Raul are raising their family in the same community where she grew up.  Since launching her campaign, Monica has secured early support from over one hundred community, public safety, business and labor leaders from Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar, Pacoima, North Hills, La Tuna Canyon, Shadow Hills, and Mission Hills.  Please visit www.MonicaforCityCouncil.com for more information.