MARTINEZ, CA — State Assembly candidate Anamarie Avila Farias today announced the endorsement of California Governor Gavin Newsom for her campaign to represent portions of Contra Costa County in the State Legislature.
“Anamarie’s experience and dedication to her community, to progress on the challenges facing our state, and her commitment to charting a fundamentally strong future for all Californians make her the best candidate for State Assembly,” said Governor Newsom. “I’m proud of the work she’s done as an appointee of mine on the California Housing Finance Agency and look forward to working with her when she’s elected to the Assembly in November.”
“Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California has been in great hands,” said Anamarie. “I’m proud to have served in his administration at the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development of the City and County of San Francisco and as a Gubernatorial Appointee on the California Housing Finance Agency Board while he’s been governor.
“In the Assembly, I’ll seek to partner with him on bold policies to tackle housing, education, homelessness, and climate challenges.”
Anamarie was the top vote-getter in the March Primary election in a field of three Democrats and faces off against the Republican candidate. Democratic voters outnumber Republicans 52%-19% in District 15’s registration numbers.
Anamarie has an extensive record serving her community and setting state policy. She currently serves as a Trustee of the Contra Costa County Board of Education and has been a consistent leader for quality education in Contra Costa public schools.
Anamarie is running to represent California State Assembly District 15. The district encompasses Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Clayton, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Antioch, Crockett portions of Brentwood and unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County.
Note: According to her website, her endorsements include:
Organizations
- California Federation of Teachers
- California Professional Firefighters
- California School Employees Association
- California Teachers Association
- Cal Fire Local 2881
- National Union of Healthcare Workers
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
- United Professional Fire Fighters of Contra Costa County IAFF Local 1230
- Latinas Lead California
State Representatives
- California Latino Legislative Caucus (The members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus make up thirty-three percent (33%) of our State Legislature)
- Anna Caballero, Senator
- Richard Polanco, Former Senator
- David Alvarez, Assemblymember
- Esmeralda Soria, Assemblymember
- Juan Carrillo, Assemblymember
- Blanca Pacheco, Assemblymember
Local Elected Representatives
- Tony Tiscareno, Former City of Antioch Councilmember
- Wade Harper, Former Antioch Mayor
- Anthony Tave, City of Pinole Councilmember
- Mary Rocha, Antioch Unified School Board, Trustee
- Genoveva Calloway, Former City of San Pablo Mayor and Councilmember
- Cesar Zepeda, City of Richmond Councilmember
- Claudia Jimenez, City of Richmond Councilmember
- Rodrigo Espinosa, Merced County Board Supervisor District 1
- Myrna Melgar, City & County of San Francisco Board of Supervisor District 7
- Devin T. Murphy, City of Pinole Councilmember
Education Representatives
- Yazmin Llamas, Martinez Unified School District School Board Trustee
- Courtney Masella-O’Brien, Martinez Unified School District School Board Trustee
- Sarah Butler, Contra Costa County Board of Education Trustee
- Consuelo Lara, Contra Costa County Board of Education Trustee
- Armando Salud, Yolo County Board of Education Trustee
- Cheryl Cooke-Kallio, Alameda Board of Education Trustee
- John Marquez, Contra Costa County College Board Trustee
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Election Results for State Assembly District 15
- 31.9% – Sonia Ledo
- 30.4% – Anamarie Avila Farias
- 25.5% – Monica Wilson
- 12.3% – Karen Mitchoff
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