[img]2807|right|Marqueece Harris-Dawson||no_popup[/img]Marqueece Harris-Dawson continues to earn support from clergy leaders in South Los Angeles with the endorsement of Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in South Los Angeles, one of the largest churches in the western United States with 25,000 members.
Bishop Blake is the presiding bishop over the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. He was appointed by President Obama to serve on the White House Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership.
This morning, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), District Council 36, announced its endorsement of Mr. Harris-Dawson in his bid for the 8th Los Angeles City Council District seat. AFSCME District Council 36, headquartered in Los Angeles, represents 22,000 public service workers and 50 affiliated local unions throughout Southern California. Thousands of working and retired public service employees live in the 8th Council District.
“Marqueece has a long history in neighborhood organizing,” said Alice Goff, president of AFSCME District Council 36. “He understands public services are critical to the quality of life in local neighborhoods.
“We are happy to support a candidate who values public service employees and the role we play in making families safe and communities strong in Los Angeles.”
Mr. Harris-Dawson has earned the endorsements of numerous faith leaders in South Los Angeles including:
- Rev. Cecil (Chip) Murray, A.M.E. Church, and the Center for Religion, USC*
- Rev. Xavier Thompson, Baptist Ministers Conference of Southern California.
- Pastor Kelvin Sauls, Holman United Methodist Church.
- Pastor KW Tulloss, the Historical Weller St. Missionary Baptist Church, and National Action Network.
- Pastor Lewis Logan, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship.
- Pastor Royce Porter, Crenshaw United Methodist Church.
- Pastor Wendell Davis, Sr., New Jericho Christian Church.
- Pastor Terrence Stone, First African Presbyterian Church.
- Pastor Clinton Benton, Upper Room Fellowship, Missionary Baptist Church.
- Pastor Larry Minor, Increase Your Faith Ministries.
- Pastor E.L. Williams, New Prospect Baptist Church.
- Pastor Jonathan Moseley, Sr., Grace Temple Baptist Church.
- Najee Ali, Project Islamic Hope.
- Elder Lorenzo Paytee, SC Conference of SDA.
- Elder William Dawson, Spirit of Life.
“Faith leaders continue to play a critical role in the fight for social justice,” Mr. Harris-Dawson said. “They are integral partners in addressing social and economic conditions in South L.A. communities. As the son of a preacher, I am proud to have their support.”
Seking to succeed termed-out Bernard Parks on March 3, Mr. Harris-Dawson is the President and CEO of the Community Coalition, a civil rights group in South L.A. that organizes and advocates for better schools, safer neighborhoods, a fair share of services and a local government that is more responsive to the people.
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