LA Forward Action Endorses Marco Santana for City Council in District 6

LOS ANGELES (February 27, 2023) – LA Forward Action has announced its endorsement of Marco Santana for L.A. City Council. Santana is running in the April 4th special election to fill the seat left vacant with the resignation of disgraced Councilmember Nury Martinez.

Announcing the endorsement, David Levitus, the Executive Director of LA Forward Action said, "LA Forward Action is proud to endorse Marco Santana for election to LA City’s Sixth Council District. Our endorsement committee was impressed by his community roots, broad range of support, and commitment to ethical and effective leadership on behalf of CD6 residents and all Angelenos. Los Angeles faces so many pressing challenges and we believe Marco is best equipped to tackle them of all the candidates. In particular, it will be a major step forward to have someone with his level of knowledge of the homeless services system – how it works and where it’s failing – serving on Council with the power to make change.”

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of LA Forward Action”, said Santana. “I share in LA Forward Action’s vision to empower Angelenos to be a voice in their community and to lift up the common needs of our residents. I look forward to bringing the voice of the Valley and its people back to City Hall and to work together to unite our city and address the key issues our neighborhoods are facing – issues such as homelessness, affordable housing, transportation, good jobs, and green space. By working together, we’ll be able to move LA forward and achieve the bright future we all deserve.”

LA Forward Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting progressive policy, holding elected officials accountable for advancing justice, and building coalitions across Los Angeles

To learn more about Marco Santana for Los Angeles City Council, visit www.MarcoForLA.com and follow him @marco4la on Instagram and Facebook and @MarcoForLA on Twitter.

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