Sailing past his city attorney competition in the race to secure important institutional and organizational endorsements, Mike Feuer today was endorsed by the Mexican American Bar Assn. after previously winning support from the bar association’s PAC.
“Mike Feuer is an inspirational leader who is widely admired by members of the Mexican American Bar Assn.,” said Rigoberto Arrechiga, President of MABA.
“His brand of inclusive leadership, extensive legal and judicial system experience, and exceptional legislative talent make him uniquely qualified to be our next City Attorney. Mike shares our values of promoting justice, fairness and equality in the judicial system. He will restore confidence in the City Attorney's office.”
Said Mr. Feuer:
“I am running for City Attorney to focus on what matters most, from keeping our neighborhoods safe from gangs and guns to promoting jobs and economic development.
This endorsement underscores that throughout Los Angeles, legal and community leaders believe it is time to for major change in the City Attorney's office.”
MABA is one of the largest and most prominent Latino bar associations in the United States. Judges, politicians and business leaders are among its more than 500 attorneys,. Founded in 1957, the association is committed to advancing Latinos in the legal profession and empowering the Latino community through service and advocacy. MABA is considered by many to be the voice for the Los Angeles County Latino legal community.
For information about the Feuer campaign, see http://www.votemikefeuer.com/
Mr. Jacobson may be contacted at dave.r.jacobson@gmail.com
