CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 CANDIDATES Press Statement

In response to Tuesday’s debate sponsored by Streets for All at which appointed L.A. City Councilmember Heather Hutt did not attend but had her city hall staffer sit in as her surrogate, four candidates running to represent District 10 released the following statement:

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 CANDIDATES: EDDIE ANDERSON, REGGIE JONES SAWYER, AURA VASQUEZ and GRACE YOO
PRESS STATEMENT

The four candidates for Los Angeles Council District 10 — Eddie Anderson, Reggie Jones Sawyer, Aura Vasquez and Grace Yoo believe that community members should hear directly from us and not our surrogates or proxies. 

We believe that DEMOCRACY and furthering CIVIC ENGAGEMENT requires that the candidates communicate directly with voters, not send someone else to communicate for them in a Town Hall and/or Forum when it is an opportunity for candidates to engage with community members.

We want to give voters and community members the opportunity to hear directly from us, the candidates who wish to represent residents of Council District 10.  We stand united in our unwillingness to participate in forums and town halls in which appointed councilmember Heather Hutt sends a surrogate to speak on her behalf. Either the appointed councilmember joins the forum/ town hall/ zoom for candidates herself or her time slot is to remain silent for the duration, as she chose not to participate. 

We believe the people deserve to hear directly from the people who wish to represent them at City Hall.

GRACE YOO FOR LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM EAST AREA PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS

GRACE YOO FOR LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM EAST AREA PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS

Endorsement is the first made by any Democratic Club for this race.

LOS ANGELES (September 13, 2023) —Grace Yoo for Los Angeles City Council District 10 is excited to announce the endorsement of the East Area Progressive Democrats (EAPD). This endorsement – which is the first made by any Democratic Club in this race – underscores the growing momentum for Yoo’s campaign and reinforces her commitment to Democratic values, community empowerment, and local leadership.

“East Area Progressive Democrats is proud to endorse Grace Yoo for City Council. Grace has proved she is fearless. She is an effective advocate for ordinary Angelenos of ALL backgrounds. Her priorities are OUR priorities: homes for all, streets that are cleaner and greener, reliable services, and honest government. Grace inspires hope that together we CAN overcome the damage that machine politicians have done to our city. We ask all residents to join us in doing the work to help make Grace Yoo the next Councilmember in District 10 and make L.A. better,” stated Hans Johnson, EAPD President.

“The East Area Progressive Democrats have a strong track record of fighting for policies that uplift communities, champion social justice, and prioritize the environment,” said Yoo. “Its support adds a tremendous boost to our campaign, and I am honored to stand alongside them as we work towards a brighter, more equitable Los Angeles.”

The East Area Progressive Democrats is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering citizens and enacting progressive change at the local, state, and national levels. Their endorsement signals a unified effort to address pressing issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and education reform within the city while creating a more inclusive future for all Angelenos.