Month: December 2023

LOS ANGELES (12/18/2023) – Grace Yoo for Los Angeles City Council is proud to announce the
endorsement of Jackie Goldberg – esteemed LAUSD Board Member and former Los Angeles City Council
Member*.

“I am honored to have the support of Jackie Goldberg, a respected leader, icon, and relentless advocate
for our children, our communities, and the overall success of Los Angeles,” said Grace Yoo. “Her
endorsement reinforces the need for leadership that won’t back down but will fight for the needs of our
residents. I intend to be that leader when elected to City Council to represent the 10th District.”

Jackie Goldberg, known for her impactful tenure both on the LAUSD Board and the City Council, brings a
wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing Angelenos. “Grace Yoo is the
experienced and trusted leader we need to bring positive changes to Los Angeles,” stated
Goldberg. “Grace will stand up to the power players who don’t serve the interests of the people. She will
fight to keep people safe, tackle the affordability crisis in our city, and work towards solutions for
homelessness. Please join me in supporting Grace Yoo for L.A. City Council.”

Grace Yoo, a longtime community advocate for community engagement and transparent governance, has
pledged to prioritize city hall reform, affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, and the delivery
of city services in her campaign. Her approach aligns closely with Goldberg’s legacy of championing
community-focused policies.

This endorsement continues to energize Yoo’s campaign, rallying both voters and community leaders
around her candidacy. It underscores the growing momentum for change and progress in Los Angeles
city governance.

LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2023) – Today, the Grace Yoo for Los Angeles City Council campaign announced that she is the first candidate to submit enough voter signatures to qualify for the March 2024 Primary Election Ballot.  

In order to qualify for the ballot, candidates for L.A. City Council must submit 500 valid signatures from registered voters within the council district they seek.  Yesterday, the Yoo campaign submitted 621 signatures that were collected by 40 volunteer supporters of the campaign over the weekend. 

“My amazing volunteers and enthusiastic supporters make me proud and give me the motivation to stay positive on the campaign trail.  I’m thrilled to be the first candidate in the city to qualify for the ballot.  It exemplifies the strong support I already have among the voters in CD 10,” stated Yoo. “Every signature represents a shared commitment to creating a city that works for all of us.”

“Our campaign’s strong volunteer base reflects the deep-rooted support and belief in Grace’s vision for a better Los Angeles,” said Campaign Manager Renee Nahum. “The 40 volunteers who collected over 600 signatures in one weekend is testament to the trust and hope Angelenos place in Grace’s leadership.”

Grace Yoo’s campaign remains committed to running a transparent, community-driven campaign focused on the issues that matter most to Los Angeles residents.