SEIU LOCAL 99 ENDORSE GRACIELA ORTIZ FOR LAUSD BOARD

In a statement released today, SEIU Local 99 (who represents 50,000 public and private sector education workers throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties, endorsed Graciela Ortiz for LAUSD Board. Max Arias, SEIU Local 99 Executive Director said: “These candidates share in our belief that equitable public schools are places where all students have access to a quality public education and all workers are treated with fairness and respect. They stand with SEIU Local 99 members in opposing the privatization of public education, including ensuring that special education, transportation, and other vital student services are strengthened within the school district. We are ready to begin mobilizing voter outreach efforts to elect Tanya Ortiz Franklin and Graciela Ortiz to the LAUSD Board."