Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz Endorses Loretta Sanchez for U.S. Senate

April 26, 2016 – Today, on the heels of the first U.S Senate debate, Councilman Paul Koretz endorsed Loretta Sanchez for U.S. Senate. Mr. Koretz, who represents diverse communities in the Westside of Los Angeles and parts of the San Fernando Valley, cites Loretta’s long-standing support for Israel and the Jewish community as reason for his backing.

“I have known Loretta for many years and seen her work tirelessly in Congress on National Security issues that are crucial for Americans.  As a Jewish-American whose father escaped Nazi Germany, I firmly believe we need a Senator that understands the intricacies of the Middle East,” said Councilman Koretz. “Loretta has been a strong ally of the Jewish community in California and I’m proud to support her candidacy for the United States Senate; I encourage others to also support her.”

In her 20 years in Congress, Rep. Sanchez has been an ardent defender of Israel’s right to self-defense and Israelis’ rights to safety, prosperity and peace.  She has spoken out and taken legislative action against individuals, groups and movements which attempt to delegitimize Israel as a state.

“I have a daughter and two grandchildren who live in Tel Aviv so the safety of Israel is personal for me,” said Rep. Sanchez. “In my 20 years in Congress, I have developed many strong relationships with Israeli leaders and community members.  I will continue to defend Israel’s right to self-defense and its rights to safety, prosperity and peace. 

 

Other local leaders that have endorsed Loretta include:

·      City of Artesia Mayor Victor Manalo

·      City of Cudahy Mayor Cristian Markovich

·      City of Fowler Mayor David Cardenas

 

·      City of Huntington Park Mayor Jhonny Pineda

·      City of La Habra Mayor Kyle Miller

·      City of Mendota Mayor Robert Silva

·      City of Orange Cove Mayor Victor Lopez

·      City of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido

·      City of Selma Mayor Scott Robertson

·      City of South Gate Mayor Jorge Morales

·      City of Whittier Mayor Fernando Dutra

 

·      City of Artesia Mayor Pro Tem Ali Sajjad Taj

·      City of Calexico Mayor Pro Tem John Moreno

·      City of Cudahy Vice Mayor Christian Hernandez

·      City of Downey Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Vasquez

·      City of Fowler Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Parra

·      City of Pico Rivera Mayor Pro Tem Bob Archuleta

·      City of Sanger Mayor Pro Tem Raul Cantu

 

·      City of Anaheim Councilmember Jordan Brandman

·      City of Artesia Councilmember Miguel Canales

·      City of Artesia Councilmember Sally Flowers

·      City of Bell Councilmember Nestor Enrique Valencia

·      City of Brawley Councilmember Helen Noriega

·      City of Cathedral City Councilmember John Aguilar

·      City of Costa Mesa Councilmember Katrina Foley

·      City of Fullerton Councilmember Jan Flory

·      City of Huntington Beach Councilmember Jill Hardy

·      City of La Palma Councilmember Steve Shanahan

·      City of Laguna Beach Councilmember Toni Iseman

·      City of Montebello Councilmember Vanessa Delgado

·      City of Norwalk Councilmember Marcel Rodarte

·      City of Paramount Councilmember Diane J. Martinez

·      City of Pico Rivera Councilmember Gustavo V. Camacho

·      City of Santa Ana Councilmember Roman Reyna

·      City of South Gate Councilmember Maria Davila

·      City of Stanton Councilmember Carol Warren

·      City of Tustin Councilmember Rebecca “Beckie” Gomez

·      City of Westminster Councilmember Diana Carey