For Immediate Release: January 23, 2024
Media Contact: LAleagueofconservationvoters@gmail.com
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (January 23, 2024)– The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) – supporting pro-environment candidates throughout Los Angeles County – announced its endorsement of Imelda Padilla for Los Angeles City Council District 6 in the upcoming March 5th election.
“Councilmember Imelda Padilla has demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental justice through tangible actions in her five months in office, including street clean-ups, tree-planting initiatives, and policy discussions with community organizations like Pacoima Beautiful,” said LALCV President Shona Ganguly. “She has proven her dedication to environmental justice, sustainable water management, active transportation, community engagement, and green spaces in the district.”
“As an ardent advocate for community empowerment and environmental stewardship, my journey resonates deeply with the values of the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters,” said LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla. “My two-decade-long commitment to service, starting from my days in the Los Angeles Youth Council, has been a testament to my dedication to fostering a community where every voice is heard and every action counts towards a sustainable future.”
Imelda’s diverse experiences, from championing the rise in minimum wage to combating corporate pollution, align seamlessly with LALCV’s mission of endorsing leaders who are not just aware of environmental challenges but are actively engaged in creating solutions. Her efforts, particularly in mobilizing various community factions towards shared goals, exemplify the kind of leadership that LALCV believes is crucial for a greener, more prosperous Los Angeles County.
For more information about Imelda Padilla, please visit her campaign website at https://imeldapadilla.com/ or follow her on, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES LEAGUE CONSERVATION VOTERS
The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV), founded in 1976, is dedicated to electing environmental leaders in Los Angeles County to preserve, protect, and enhance the environment, and the health and safety of our constituents. LALCV endorsements are determined by its all-volunteer Board, which is composed of Los Angeles County residents committed to advancing environmental priorities. Over the decades, LALCV has helped elect hundreds of pro-environment officials throughout the county, and support many vital measures.
For more information on LALCV, visit www.LALCV.org and sign up for occasional email updates. Follow @LALCV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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