Endorsements
“Antonio Villaraigosa is the leader that California needs: experienced, principled, and committed to the people who build this state. The State Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to endorse Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor. Throughout his career in public service, Antonio has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Building Trades, fighting for opportunities that strengthen working families.”
— Chris Hannan, President
Building and Construction Trades Council of California
“Antonio Villaraigosa knows that strong public safety builds safer communities. As mayor, he slashed violent crime through smart policing and community collaboration. His proven leadership united people to solve tough public safety challenges, exactly what California needs to thrive.”
— Brian R. Marvel, President
Peace Officers Research Association of California
“Antonio Villaraigosa is the right leader at the right time to lead our state as governor and would make history as the first Latino to be elected Governor of California.”
— Barbara Boxer
Former United States Senator
Villaraigosa Campaign Co-Chair
Villaraigosa’s “proven track record of advocating for safe working conditions and fair wages, combined with his vision for strengthening our energy infrastructure, aligns well with our mission to empower our members and build stronger communities.”
— John Doherty, Financial Secretary Treasurer
California State Association of Electrical Workers
“Since his days as an activist on the eastside of Los Angeles, to his trailblazing work as Speaker of the California Assembly, and his leadership making Los Angeles a global leader tackling climate change, Antonio Villaraigosa will bring that same passion and conviction to stand up to Donald Trump's attacks on our state and deliver needed results to improve the lives of millions of Californians.”
— Karen Bass
43rd Mayor of Los Angeles
“We are proud to endorse Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor. He knows that California faces tough problems and is committed to making California affordable again for all families across the state by lowering gas prices, housing, and utility costs.”
— Mike Hartley, Executive Director
California State Pipe Trades Council
“Antonio has always fought for people who’ve been left out or counted out. I saw it growing up, and I’ve seen it throughout his public life. Whether it was in our neighborhood or in office, he leads with heart, grit, and results.”
— John A. Pérez
Fmr. Speaker of the Assembly
Fmr. University of California Regent
“Antonio Villaraigosa knows California faces tough problems, and he’s got a proven record of positive results during tough times. Iron Workers trust Mayor Villaraigosa. He’s ready and committed to getting the job done as Governor. Antonio understands what it means to build – not just structures, but careers, communities, and opportunity. He has stood with labor his entire career. Now, we are proud to stand with him.”
— David Osborne, President
District Council of Iron Workers of California and the Vicinity
“From his work as Speaker of the California State Assembly, as Mayor who led the state’s biggest city out of the Great Recession, and as the state’s Infrastructure Advisor creating the blueprint to expedite unprecedented infrastructure funding, our research clearly shows that Antonio Villaraigosa is the proven problem solver working families need as California’s next Governor.”
— Matt Cremins, Director
California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers