At our November 12 meeting the membership will be asked to consider endorsement of our Sacramento happy warriors—Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas—for re-election a year from now. Zoom in early to our November meeting to hear from them!
Why so early? Early endorsements are the most valuable, and as Vice Mayor Freddy Puza said recently, “California is a target. We need strong leadership.”
Why Council Member Bubba Fish supports Bryan and Smallwood-Cuevas for re-election:
“Senator Smallwood-Cuevas has been a champion for working people and an invaluable voice for criminal justice reform, workers’ rights, environmental justice, universal healthcare and childcare, investing in public transit, and so much more. We are behind you, Senator! Thank you for fighting for all of us.
“In this time of deep uncertainty, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan has stepped up. He continues to be an indispensable voice for progres-sive values, championing bold policies that protect our communities, expand opportunity, and keep California moving forward. Let’s re-elect him to continue doing the hard work for our communities in Sacramento”
Why Club Member Michelle Weiner supports their re-election bids:
“In a word, its trust that Isaac Bryan and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas vote their values….trust in this alignment informs my recommendation. Smallwood-Cuevas and Bryan have cast votes to support our undocumented neighbors, to increase wages for incarcerated firefighters, and to establishing a bureau to advise on reparation for descendants of American Slavery. They both have a 100% rating from California Environmental Voters. Bryan and Smallwood-Cuevas have my gratitude, my backing and my vote.”
Why I support this endorsement vote:
As a member of the Club’s Legislation Committee, I have watched these two at work. I know I can count on them to always take thought for the most vulnerable members of our community, and to center working people. Whether the issue is pay for incarcerated fire fighters, or allowing gig workers to organize, or child care funding, I can rely on them for values-driven leadership.
In the last legislative session Senator Smallwood-Cuevas proposed legislation (SB366) to erect guardrails to protect California workers in the coming brave-new-world of AI. It is expected that, in the next 8 years, AI will replace 40% of jobs. How will we protect our California standard of living then? SB366 did not survive to become law this session, but I believe that our Senator will not give up her relentless advocacy in this area.
See you in the Zoom room November 12!