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 local public safety endorsement, earning the support of former San Fernando Valley LAFD Chief Daryl Arbuthnott, releasing the following statement:
“I have known Monica Rodriguez for over three decades and I am proud to endorse her campaign. Monica is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of everyone in her community,” said former Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Daryl Arbuthnott. “As a Councilmember, Monica Rodriguez will be a tireless champion for safer neighborhoods, protecting and strengthening vital city services for her constituents, and always putting local families and residents her top priority first.”
Responding to news of the endorsement, Monica Rodriguez said:
“This summer we watched another fire threaten our homes and neighborhoods. Chief Arbuthnott has been on that front line protecting us for decades. He understands what it takes to protect the diverse landscape of the San Fernando Valley. We are safer, and stronger thank to his sacrifices and leadership and I am thrilled to have his support for this campaign.”
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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. Monica is a lifelong Northeast Valley resident, raising her family with her husband Raul, in the same community where she grew up. She 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.