One week after officially kicking off his re-election campaign, City Councilman Andy Weissman has secured hundreds of endorsements, including support from numerous local elected officials.
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Two members of Culver City’s Sister City, Iksan South Korea (second and third from left), with Councilman Chris Armenta, Sister City Committee President Barbara Honig and Councilman Andy Weissman
Shortly after announcing 10 days ago he would not seek re-election in April, Councilman ChrisArmenta endorsed Mr. Weissman.
“Andy is a terrific Council member,” Mr. Armenta said. “He is thoughtful, objective and always well-prepared. Andy has shown his leadership skills and an ability to reach out to build consensus. He is a friend, and I am pleased to support him for re-election.”
Councilman Jeff Cooper, the only other sitting member not on the April ballot, has announced his endorsement of Mr. Weissman.
They join School Board members Kathy Paspalis and Laura Chardiet in endorsing Mr. Weissman.
The newly elected Ms. Chardiet cited Mr. Weissman’s demeanor and his leadership skills as reasons for her support. “Culver City is fortunate to have Andy as a member of our City Council,” she said.
“Andy leads with a combination of humor and intellect. He has a talent for bringing people together. He approaches issues calmly, and he makes decisions with the best interests of the community in mind. I am proud to know him, to enthusiastically support him for re-election on April 10.”
Mr. Weissman’s list of supporters has passed 300, including numerous former elected officials and other Culver City residents.
“This show of support, especially so early in the campaign, is gratifying,” said Mr. Weissman, the leading votegetter in the 2008 election. “I think I have done a good job at City Hall over the past four years. These endorsements mean that a lot of Culver City residents apparently appreciate my efforts to bring civility back to the Council dais and keep our city on firm financial footing.”
On Saturday evening, Feb. 25, Mr. Weissman will hold his major fundraiser at The Culver Studios.
Mr. Weissman may be contacted through his campaign website, WeissmanforCouncil.com
