Incoming CA state Senate leader endorsing Newsom for governor
Democrat Toni Atkins of San Diego, who in March will become the first woman to lead the California Senate, has endorsed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom for governor.
Atkins praised Newsom’s record on addressing homelessness and affordable housing during his two terms as San Francisco mayor, saying he has been a politician who has not hesitated to “take chances to do the right thing.”
“He shares my passion for ensuring that every California family can afford a safe roof over their head and can live in a community near where they work, play, attend school and pursue their dreams,” Atkins said in a statement released by the Newsom campaign.
Atkins replaces Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) as Senate leader. De León is running for the U.S. Senate.
Before her election to the state Senate, Atkins served as Assembly speaker and affordable housing was a top policy priority.
http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-assemblywoman-cristina-garcia-encouraged-1519057175-htmlstory.html
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