“Our city needs a leader like Marco who has the experience necessary to bring real solutions to homelessness and keep our communities safe.” – Senator Stern
LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2023) – State Senator Henry Stern (SD 27) has endorsed Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“I’m proud to endorse Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council. Our city needs a leader like Marco who has the experience necessary to bring real solutions to homelessness and keep our communities safe. He will fight for working families, and ensure all families have equal access to open spaces. Critically, he’s doing that work in communities that, historically, have suffered severe environmental racism and injustice. I agree with the LA Times: Marco will help the Valley thrive,” stated Senator Stern.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of State Senator Henry Stern – one of our most respected state and local leaders who has led on issues important to those of us who call the Valley home,” said Santana. “Senator Stern has worked tirelessly to move and support legislation and programs to protect the environment, ensure government transparency and ethics, improve public safety, find solutions that house the unhoused, and provide the services necessary to both prevent and end the cycle of homelessness. Again, I thank him for his endorsement and look forward to working with him as the next Los Angeles City Councilmember representing CD 6.”
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
LOS ANGELES (March 15, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Latino Coalition of Los Angeles. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the Latino Coalition of Los Angeles. I share in its vision to create equitable, healthy, and just communities where people not just live but are able to thrive,” said Santana. “I also applaud its leadership and members for their dedication to empowering our BIPOC communities to be the drivers of change we need through activism.”
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
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LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council is proud to announce the endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“Marco Santana is naturally kind, consistently collaborative, and a deep thinker on policy — especially when it comes to real solutions for ending homelessness. He’s spent his life in service of his community and is so well- prepared to meet the challenges our city faces. Marco is exactly the leader LA needs at this moment,” stated Raman.
“I’m humbled to have the endorsement of Councilmember Raman. Her unwavering leadership for her constituents at City Hall is one set by example and her dedication to the success of this city and improving the lives of all who call it home are second to none,” said Santana. “Among the many issues of which Councilmember Raman has led, her innovative approach to creating solutions to house the unhoused is one that I look forward to bringing my experience to and working with her to address.”
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman represents the residents in Council District 4 which includes the neighborhoods of Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and Studio City.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
LOS ANGELES (March 8, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council is pleased to announce the endorsement of State Senator Caroline Menjivar – representing Senate District 20 which includes the San Fernando Valley . Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“I am endorsing Marco Santana because he demonstrated a commitment to progressive policies that benefit San Fernando Valley working families who need more resources from our city. He understands what needs to be done to address our homelessness emergency and how connecting people to housing leads to safer communities. I believe he will make an ideal governing partner,” stated Senator Menjivar.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of Senator Menjivar. Her vision for more just and equitable communities that allow all of us to thrive regardless of age, race, gender or sexual identify is one I share, and I look forward to working with her as the next Los Angeles City Councilmember of CD 6 to make that vision a reality for all,” said Santana.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
“Santana is the candidate most likely to help the district thrive.”
LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council is proud to announce the endorsement of the Los Angeles Times. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
In its Sunday endorsement of Marco Santana for L.A. City Council, the Los Angeles Times mentioned that while voters have other candidates to choose from in the election, “We think Marco Santana is the best.”
The endorsement continues to speak to Marco’s understanding of the district and that he “comes to the campaign with passion and detailed policy proposals to address the district’s opportunities and struggles.” Pointing to Marco’s work in housing the unhoused, the Los Angeles Times stated that “Homelessness remains the most pressing issue in Los Angeles, and Santana, who has to work constantly with city and county agencies, would bring direct insight into what does and doesn’t work.”
In its closing, the endorsement highlighted that the “residents and businesses need a skilled representative to ensure that big-ticket projects (referring to the East Valley light rail projects and 2028 Olympics) deliver lasting, meaningful improvement for the surrounding neighborhoods” and that “Santana is the candidate most likely to help the district thrive.”
“The Los Angeles Times is a trusted new source that so many of us rely on daily and receiving its endorsement to serve as the next Los Angeles City Councilmember for CD 6 is an absolute honor,” stated Santana.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
LA Forward Action Endorses Marco Santana For LA City Council District 6
LOS ANGELES (February 27, 2023) – LA Forward Action has announced its endorsement of Marco Santana for L.A. City Council. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
Announcing the endorsement, David Levitus, the Executive Director of LA Forward Action said, “LA Forward Action is proud to endorse Marco Santana for election to LA City’s Sixth Council District. Our endorsement committee was impressed by his community roots, broad range of support, and commitment to ethical and effective leadership on behalf of CD6 residents and all Angelenos. Los Angeles faces so many pressing challenges and we believe Marco is best equipped to tackle them of all the candidates. In particular, it will be a major step forward to have someone with his level of knowledge of the homeless services system – how it works and where it’s failing – serving on Council with the power to make change.”
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of LA Forward Action”, said Santana. “I share in LA Forward Action’s vision to empower Angelenos to be a voice in their community and to lift up the common needs of our residents. I look forward to bringing the voice of the Valley and its people back to City Hall and to work together to unite our city and address the key issues our neighborhoods are facing – issues such as homelessness, affordable housing, transportation, good jobs, and green space. By working together, we’ll be able to move LA forward and achieve the bright future we all deserve.”
LA Forward Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting progressive policy, holding elected officials accountable for advancing justice, and building coalitions across Los Angeles
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters Endorses Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council District 6
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV), which has supported pro-environment local candidates throughout Los Angeles County for more than four decades, announced its endorsement of Marco Santana, candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 6.
Marco’s career has demonstrated a strong commitment to working with and improving his community through his work at LA Family Housing, as a staffer for multiple elected officials representing the San Fernando Valley, and in leadership roles for the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley and the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats.
“Marco’s experience makes him, not only, well-equipped to handle the pressing issues of affordable housing and homelessness, but his campaign has demonstrated a clear vision to address environmental issues in the 6th District. We look forward to seeing him implement his vision for a more sustainable Los Angeles,” said Adam Lane, LALCV
Board Member.
“I stand with the LALCV in its dedication and commitment to preserve, protect and enhance our environment. Fighting climate change needs to start at the local level, and by working together, we can ensure that the future of Los Angeles prioritizes our environment and ensures its sustainability,” said Santana.
For more information about Marco Santana, please visit his campaign website: www.marcoforla.com, follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marco4la, or like him on Twitter @MarcoForLA.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES LEAGUE CONSERVATION VOTERS
The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV), founded in 1976, is dedicated to electing environmental leaders in Los Angeles County to preserve, protect, and enhance the environment, and the health and safety of our constituents. LALCV endorsements are determined by its all-volunteer Board, which is composed of Los Angeles County residents committed to advancing environmental priorities. Over the decades, LALCV has helped elect hundreds of pro-environment officials throughout the county, and support many vital measures.
For more information on LALCV, visit www.LALCV.org and sign up for occasional email updates. Follow @LALCV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Matching Funds Will Bring Santana’s Campaign Contributions to over $150,000
“This milestone will help ensure we’re able to win this campaign against City Hall insiders who think this Council seat is up for sale.”
LOS ANGELES (February 9, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council announced today that he has met the requirements to participate in the Los Angeles City Matching Funds program. With matching funds, campaign contributions as of the middle of February are expected to exceed $150,000. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“This milestone will help ensure that we’re able to win this campaign against City Hall insiders and those who think this Council seat is up for sale,” said Santana. “I want to thank everyone in Council District 6 who is so generously giving to my campaign. Now that we will be qualifying for the City’s matching funds program, every dollar given by those who live in the district will go even further in our efforts to bring the voice of the Valley back to City Hall where it belongs and to once and for all address the issues facing our communities with real solutions.”
Among the qualifying criteria for the matching funds program, candidates must receive contributions of at least $5 from 100 individuals who reside in the Council District and receive a minimum of $12,857 in contributions from individuals residing in the City. For those who qualify, in-city contributions up to $129 will be matched $6 to every $1.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
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Marco Santana For LA City Council Wins the Endorsement of the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley
DPSFV Endorsement Is Santana’s Third Democratic Party Organization Endorsement
LOS ANGELES (February 7, 2023) – Marco Santana for L.A. City Council achieved his third Democratic Party organization endorsement with the endorsement from the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley (DPSFV). Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“The Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley is excited to announce our endorsement of Marco Santana for L.A. City Council. It’s clear that Marco’s leadership, experience, and vision for the Valley is what’s needed in this critical time at City Hall,” stated Sean Rivas, Chair of the Democratic Party of the San Fernando
Valley. “Marco’s extensive connection to the communities of CD6 ensures he understands the needs of the Valley and its residents and has the ability to address our most pressing issues on day one.”
“It is a true honor to have the endorsement of DPSFV, the San Fernando Valley’s lead Democratic organization,” said Santana. “DPSFV has been instrumental in ensuring that we elect candidates who will stand up and fight for those who call the Valley home and I intend to do exactly that at City Hall.”
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
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as the San Fernando Valley. In recent years DPSFV has been recognized by the California Democratic Party as
a model for other organizations statewide. DPSFV operates the largest independent campaign office in the
entire state, bringing in hundreds of volunteers and making hundreds of thousands of phone calls each
campaign cycle.
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Stonewall Democrats Endorse Marco Santana For LA City Council
LOS ANGELES (January 25, 2023) – The Stonewall Democratic Club has endorsed Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council. `Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“I am grateful and honored to have the endorsement of the Stonewall Democratic Club,” stated Santana. “Its history and leadership in the fight for diversity, social equality and inclusion is second to none. I look forward to continuing to work with its members to advance its mission to better Los Angeles.”
In their posted endorsement, Stonewall Democrats stated:
“Marco Santana has spent his entire life devoted to CD6 both living and working in the district and for its communities. As Director of Engagement of LA Family Housing, he is in the trenches fighting to ameliorate one of the most pressing challenges facing the city, experience that positions him well to lead on homelessness and housing as a council member.”
“Marco has worked for several Valley elected officials and is building strong local community, union, and political support behind his campaign. While he is well connected, he has established his independence and is unafraid to speak out against failed political leadership at City Hall. Marco is well positioned to win and to be an effective voice for change on City Council.”
Since its founding in Los Angeles in 1975, Stonewall Democratic Club has been the home for progressive Democrats who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight allies of the LGBT community. Stonewall is the first “Stonewall Democratic Club” in the country established for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and our straight allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advancing progressive and feminist values through the Democratic Party. Stonewall is an all-volunteer grassroots non-profit political organization and is among the largest Democratic Clubs in California. Stonewall endorses in races across the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and across the state and country when the LGBTQ+ community is a vested stakeholder.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
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Marco Santana For LA City Council Receives Endorsement from
IUPAT District Council 36 its 10 Locals
Santana receives first Labor endorsement in the race for Los Angeles City Council CD 6
LOS ANGELES (January 13, 2023) – Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36 and its 10 Locals (Local Union 52, Local Union 86, Local Union 510, Local Union 636, Local Union 831, Local Union 1036, Local Union 1136, Local Union 1247, Local Union 1399, and Local Union 1991) endorsed Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President, Nury Martinez.
“We’re proud to endorse Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council – District 6,” said Robert Smith, Political Director for IUPAT District Council 36. “A true son of labor, Marco will stand side-by-side with our city’s working families and fight for worker justice and good union jobs.”
“I’m incredibly proud of this endorsement,” stated Santana. “This is the union I grew up in as a child. I’ll never forget attending union meetings with my dad and being able to witness firsthand the power of the labor movement and the opportunities this union created for him and our family. I’m truly honored and grateful.”
IUPAT District Council 36 and its Locals represent workers in the Finishing Trades as industrial and commercial painters, drywall finishers, wall coverers, glaziers, glass workers, floor covering installers, sign makers, display workers, convention and show decorators and much more. IUPAT is recognized as one of the most active unions in the labor movement with its members helping to shape their communities through a commitment to service, fighting for workers’ rights, and political mobilization.
To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.org and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and facebook and @MarcoForLA on twitter.
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Valley Leader and Non-Profit Housing Director Marco Santana Announces Run To Fill Vacant Los Angeles City Council District 6 Seat
“Marco Santana is the right leader at this crucial juncture for Los Angeles.”
Kelly Gonez, LAUSD Board President
LOS ANGELES (November 16, 2022) – Today, Valley community leader and non-profit housing director Marco Santana announced his candidacy to fill the Los Angeles City Council seat left vacant with the resignation of Council President Nury Martinez. The special election is scheduled to take place on April 4, 2023.
“The Valley has a special place in my heart as it’s always been my home. But in recent years it feels as if we have been forgotten at City Hall – I’m running to change that,” said Santana. “By putting my experiences of working with constituents, local non-profits, and community-based coalitions to work for the district and bringing proven solutions that house the unhoused to create safer neighborhoods, I’ll work toward uniting our communities and delivering the brighter future we all deserve.”
“City Hall is broken and requires new leadership that isn’t afraid to stand up to the status quo, ensure our voices are heard, and resolve the issues that for too long have plagued our communities. Marco Santana is that new leadership,” Alejandro Morales, Past President of the Pacoima Neighborhood Council. “Marco is known for rolling up his sleeves to get the job done – and that’s exactly who we need representing us at City Hall.”
As a Director at the LA Family Housing, a non-profit that focuses on solutions to house the unhoused, Marco has witnessed the challenges encountered by those who are homeless and helped implement real solutions that in 2021 alone resulted in over 12,000 Angelenos being successfully connected with the housing and services needed to end homelessness in their lives for good. Prior to his work with LA Family Housing, Marco worked with constituents on behalf of Congressman Tony Cardenas and State Senator Bob Hertzberg to resolve concerns and move projects to improve the lives of all who call the Valley home.
“Marco Santana is the right leader at this crucial juncture for Los Angeles. Marco brings a fresh perspective, a history of service to our community, and proven experience — all attributes that we need at City Hall to tackle the challenges we face. I’m proud to stand in support of Marco Santana for City Council,” said Kelly Gonez, LAUSD Board President.
In addition to his legislative and non-profit housing work in the district, Marco also believes strongly in giving back to the local community and proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Mid-Valley YMCA and Initiating Change In Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (ICON CDC) which provides support to local small businesses. Marco is also involved in the local democratic process by serving as Controller of the Democratic Party San Fernando Valley and Vice President and Treasurer of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats.
“I know that Marco has a deep commitment to the success of all who call the Valley and L.A. home. I’ve seen his work firsthand — at L.A. Family Housing, where he delivers proven solutions to homelessness and helps the most marginalized Angelenos get back on their feet. Through his service on the Board of nonprofits like the Mid-Valley YMCA, Marco shows his dedication to our communities and his understanding of what we need.” said Erica Liepmann, local non-profit leader.
Initial local leaders who have come out in support of Marco Santana for L.A. City Council include:
Honorable Kelly Gonez
LAUSD Board President
Julie Butcher
L.A. City Director, SEIU Local 721* (retired)
Maria Skelton
Former Board member, Van Nuys Neighborhood Council*
Alejandro Morales
Past President, Pacoima Neighborhood Council*
Xenia Vidal
External Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California*
Emma Taylor
Housing Justice Leader, Bend the Arc*
Erica Liepmann
Non-Profit Leader
Sean Rivas
Chair, Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley*
Damian Carroll
Fundraising Co-Chair, Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley*
Raj Dhillon
Board member, New Directions for Youth*
Michael Menjivar
President, San Fernando Valley Young Democrats*
Jessica Maldonado
President, Los Angeles County Young Democrats (LACYD)*
Renato Lira
Executive Director, SFV LGBTQ Center*
Cameron Onumah
Former Vice President, LACYD, and LACDP Delegate
Juan Gomez
Vice Principal, Fenton Charter School*
Dr. Blaine Simmons
Umoja Counselor, L.A. City College
Vanessa Carr
Deputy Director of External & Legislative Affairs, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor
David Miguel Gonzalez
Director of Labor Relations, Association of Independent Commercial Producers*
Patrick MacFarlane
At Large Board Member, L.A. County Young Democrats*
Claudia Richarte
Senior Academic Advisor, California State University Northridge
Gerry “Lalo” Lopez
Chief Operating Officer, Neighborhood Partners, Inc.*
Honorable Andres Cano
Arizona State Representative
*titles for identification purposes only; does not imply organizational endorsement
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