[img]2958|right|Yvonne Horton||no_popup[/img]Here are the latest names — Secretary of State Alex Padilla, state Supt. Tom Torlakson, Speaker Emeritus John Perez, state Assemblyman Chris Holden, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey, Gardena City Clerk Bernadette Suarez, Los Angeles City Councilman (Ret.) Nate Holden , and California Women 4 Women leader Gwendolyn Cross have announced their endorsement of Yvonne Horton for Inglewood City Clerk.
“I am thankful and grateful for the confidence of these public servants,” Ms. Horton said.
“Yvonne has been an empowering force for women of all ages and a champion for the rights of all to participate in the democratic process,” Ms. Cross said. “Her ‘Your Vote Counts’ campaign and ‘Connecting Women to Power’ conference are indicative of this.”
Other high-profile supporters include Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome, state treasurer John Chiang, state controller Betty Yee, state Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma, Sen. Kevin de Leon, Sen. Robert Hertzberg, Sen. Isadore Hall, Sen. Holly Mitchell, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Assemblyman Chris Holden, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, and retired Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, retired County Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti, former Los Angles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown, Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen Miles, Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey, Inglewood City Councilman Ralph Franklin, Inglewood City Councilman Morales, Inglewood City Councilman George Dotson, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price, Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Kortez, Los Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo, Hawthorne City Councilwoman, Angie Reyes English, Gardena City Councilwoman Rachel C. Johnson, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffery Prang,, West Basin Water Board Member Gloria Gray, Inglewood City Treasurer Wanda Brown, Inglewood School Board Member Johnny Young, Carson City Clerk Alita Godwin, and Compton City Clerk Donesia L. Gause, Gardena City Clerk Bernadette Suarez, and retired Inglewood School Board member Cindy Giardina.
Ms. Horton is a 30-year resident of Inglewood, and she has served as Inglewood City Clerk for 12 years. She has administered 24 elections and during her tenure, she has handled several complex and complicated elections and initiatives, including the historical Wal-Mart initiative. Clerk Horton has championed several initiatives that have increased the transparency of the election process, reduced the cost of operations, and improved customer service.
As Inglewood's Chief Election officer, Clerk Horton has proven to be independent, smart, and knowledgeable. She has conducted several voter outreach events, encouraging Inglewood voters to let their voices be heard. She has co-sponsored several initiatives, with organizations and elected officials, including the upcoming Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program that has helped Inglewood residents gain access to local, state and federal resources.
Mr. Kimbrew may be contacted at cafriendsofaacc@gmail.com
