January 16, 2012                                                                                 vince@duffycapitolo.com

CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES

ANDREW LACHMAN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY

San Fernando Valley, CA – The California Small Business Association today endorsed lawyer, educator, and long-time Democratic Party activist Andrew Lachman and his bid for the California State Assembly’s new 46^th District.

The California Small Business Association represents over 203,000 California small business owners. CSBA is a grass-roots, non-partisan, small business advocacy organization founded by the 1980 California small business delegates to the White House Conference on Small Business. Their mission is to provide a voice for California small businesses and stimulate the creation of jobs and the economy of California.

“We believe your commitment to the future of small business is deserving of the support from our organization, and you will do a great job representing us effectively in the State Assembly. Your commitment to interacting and partnering with us in small business meetings & councils will prove to be a valuable resource and enable us both to be better informed on issues important to your small business constituency,” said Betty Jo Toccoli, President of CSBA, in a written statement.

“Over three million small businesses in California have been hit hard by the recession and reduction of business support services and opportunities at the state level. I’m honored to have the support of the strongest advocate for small business in our state and am committed to use my own private and public sector experience to work with these small businesses and other working people to get California government on the side of creating jobs and fostering opportunity in California,” said Andrew Lachman. “I look forward to working with CSBA to create a small business roundtable in the 46th Assembly District to create a direct line of communication with the tens of thousands of small businesses in the San Fernando Valley.”

The California State Assembly’s new 46^th District is located in the San Fernando Valley and includes all or part of the communities of Lake Balboa, North Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Van Nuys.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee and served as President o the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and Democrats for Israel.  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.

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January 05, 2012                                                                                        vince@duffycapitolo.com

PROMINENT VALLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUBS ENDORSE

ANDREW LACHMAN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY

San Fernando Valley, CA – The Kennedy Democrats of the San Fernando Valley, formerly the Sherman Oaks Democratic Club, and the Democratic Advocates for Disability Issues today endorsed long-time Democratic Party activist Andrew Lachman and his bid for the California State Assembly’s new 46^th District.

“I am proud to receive the support of our local Democratic community,” said Andrew Lachman. “I have a strong record of standing up for our shared Democratic values of responsive government, protecting civil liberties, and fighting for the less fortunate among us. Now more than ever we must speak up for those who have been hit the hardest by Sacramento’s budget cuts, which deny them access to vital services and restrict their right to contribute to our society with the dignity they deserve.”

The Kennedy Democrats of the San Fernando Valley is the oldest Democratic club in the Valley, with a record of progressive values spanning more than 50 years. The Democratic Advocates for Disability Issues are the only Democratic club in Los Angeles County that is solely devoted to electing and informing local officials of ongoing challenges facing the disabled community.

The California State Assembly’s new 46^th District is located in the San Fernando Valley and includes all or part of the communities of Lake Balboa, North Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Van Nuys.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee and served as President o the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and Democrats for Israel.  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.

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San Fernando Valley, CA –Congressman Bob Filner today endorsed Andrew Lachman’s campaign for the California State Assembly’s new 46^th District. The ten-term congressman, a founding member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is renowned for his advocacy on behalf of veterans and the Filipino-American community, as well as his lifetime of work in civil rights and as an educator.

“Congressman Filner is a model public servant and dedicated policy leader who has never shied away from a fight,” said Andrew Lachman. “He led the charge to get Filipino World War Two veterans the recognition and benefits they were promised, and I thank him for his service and support.”

Congressman Filner currently serves as the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Before his election to Congress, Filner was a university professor for over twenty years. Congressman Filner began fighting for civil rights 50 years ago, when, as a student at Cornell University, he joined the Freedom Rides and was arrested while protesting Jim Crow laws in Mississippi.

The Andrew Lachman for Assembly campaign also announced the following endorsements from Southern California officials:

• Kevin Beiser – San Diego Unified Board of Education
• Francine Busby – Cardiff Board of Education (retired)
• Marti Emerald—San Diego City Council Woman
• Humberto Peraza—Southwest College Governing Board Member
• Ardashes Kassakhian – City Clerk, Glendale

The California State Assembly’s new 46^th District is located in the San Fernando Valley and includes all or part of the communities of Lake Balboa, North Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Van Nuys.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee and served as President of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and Democrats for Israel.  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.

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STATE SENATOR ALAN LOWENTHAL ENDORSES
ANDREW LACHMAN FOR STATE ASSEMBLY

San Fernando Valley, CA –State Senator Alan Lowenthal, a respected member of Los Angeles County’s legislative delegation since 1998, today endorsed Andrew Lachman’s campaign for the California State Assembly’s new 46^th District.

“To fix Sacramento, we need someone who has a record of bringing change and cares about education, the environment and restoring responsive government,” said Senator Lowenthal. “Andrew Lachman has made a difference as a community leader, in the private sector, as an educator teaching business law and will be an asset to the San Fernando Valley in Sacramento as an Assemblyman.”

Senator Lowenthal, a Senator since 2004, is currently serving as Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, which considers legislation pertaining to education, higher education, and school employees. Previously, Senator Lowenthal served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Tranportation, where he provided critical oversight to the state’s transportation infrastructure. Prior to serving in the State Senate, he served six years in the Assembly and six years on the Long Beach City Council.

The California State Assembly’s new 46^th District is located in the San Fernando Valley and includes all or part of the communities of Lake Balboa, North Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Van Nuys.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee and served as President o the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and Democrats for Israel.  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.

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San Fernando Valley, CA – Andrew Lachman’s campaign for Assembly continued to pick up strong support as the Los Angeles Local Unions of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.P.) Local 501 announced their endorsement of Andrew Lachman for Assembly for the 46th Assembly District.

“Andrew has shown an understanding of the issues of the entertainment workers face, and has worked to address these issues,” said Thom Davis, Business Representative for IATSE in the letter announcing the endorsement. “We believe that Andrew Lachman is the candidate who will best serve the members of the IATSE and the residents of the district.”

I.A.T.S.E. Locals represent a cross-section of workers in the entertainment industry, including grips, property craft persons, cinematographers, costumers and make-up artists, many of which both live and work in the entertainment-heavy 46th Assembly District, which includes Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Universal City and the Hollywood Hills.

Operating Engineers Local 501 Business Manager Chris Brown said in his letter that Lachman’s “commitment to working families” was a major factor in their decision to endorse his campaign.

IUOP Local 501 primarily represents engineers who are mechanics and survey operators in the heavy construction industry and public service sector, as well as stationary engineers who operate building complexes.

Andrew Lachman has also drawn the support of Laborers Local 300, Painters & Allied Trades Local 36, Plumbers Local 78 and raised over $120,000 to date in his race for the State Assembly.

“I am honored to have the support of IATSE and the operating engineers.” said Andrew Lachman, “These organizations are representative of the engines that drive the California economy, especially in the San Fernando Valley. I am proud to be an ally in their efforts to get California working again.”

“These endorsements are big” said Jerry Levey, with Levey, Lambert & Diener, an advisor for the campaign. “Andrew is now only candidate who has drawn broad labor support in this campaign. Getting California working again is going to be key, and Andrew has shown the right balance of public and private sector experience necessary to get the job done for the 46th Assembly District.”

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He also served as legal counsel for companies such as Paramount Pictures. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.

“Andrew is the one candidate for Assembly in the 46th District who has consistently supported the values of the Democratic Party as well as its candidates,” said Aleita Huguenin, a California DNC member and DNC Western Caucus Chair.   “Andrew Lachman has always stood for quality education, good middle class jobs and responsive, quality government. He’s exactly what Sacramento needs to get it back on track and responsive to the needs of the San Fernando Valley.”

“I am honored to receive such broad support from activists, volunteers and leaders of the Democratic Party, said Andrew Lachman, “I started as a volunteer on Democratic campaigns.  I’ve always been proud of my Democratic party values and this early outpouring of support from those who share these values means a great deal to me.”

National Democratic Party Leader Endorsements*

Peter Kelly, Past Chair Democratic National Committee (DNC) Finance Council, past California Democratic Party (CDP) chair

State Democratic Party Leader Endorsements:*

Alex Gallardo-Rooker, Vice Chair California Democratic Party (CDP)

Reginald Jones Sawyer, Secretary California Democratic Party

Aleita Huguenin, DNC Member, Chair Western States Caucus DNC

Steve Alari, DNC Member

Robert “Red” Rankin, DNC Member

Chris Stampolis, DNC Member, Commissioner – West Valley-Mission Community College District

Darren Parker, CDP African-American Caucus Chair, LA County Democratic Party Regional Vice Chair

Clark Lee, CDP Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus Chair

Tim Allison, CDP Environmental Caucus Chair

Clark Williams, CDP LGBT Caucus Co-Chair

Marilyn Grunwald, CDP Disabilities Caucus Chair, past LA County Democratic Party Regional Vice Chair

Judy Jacobs,  CDP Children’s Caucus Chair

Thom O’Shaughnessey, CDP Irish American Caucus Chair, LA County Democratic Party Regional Vice Chair

Brigette Hunley, CDP Computer/Internet Caucus Chair

Varo Asorian & Marc Levine, CDP Business & Professions Caucus Vice-Chairs

Helen Doherty, CDP Native American Caucus Past Chair

Owen Jackman, CDP Regional Director

Candice Easter, CDP Regional Director, Chair Kern County Democratic Party

Shawn Bagley, CDP Regional Director

Daraka Larimore-Hall, Santa Barbara County Democratic Party Chair

Ron Wall, San Bernardino County Democratic Party Chair

Brad Lee, President, National Association of Korean American Democratic Clubs

Local Democratic Party Leader Endorsements*

Dante Atkins, Regional Vice Chair LA County Democratic Party

Dan McCrory - President, Kennedy Democratic Club

Howard Welinsky, Democrats for Israel Los Angeles Chair

Eli Lipmen, Past President, San Fernando Valley Young Democrats

Greg Girvan

Sheldon Kadish, Valley Grassroots for Democracy

Lysa Simon

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently a member of the Democratic National Committee and chair of the CDP Business & Professions Caucus.  He served as President of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats, California Young Democrats Parliamentarian, and has been a member of the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley executive board since 2000, including serving as Corresponding Secretary.
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*Partial list.  Titles are for designation purposes only and do not infer endorsement by organization listed.

“I’m proud to endorse Andrew Lachman for the State Assembly.” said Senator McLeod.   “As a legislator with twelve years experience as an independent voice in Sacramento, I know Andrew has the unique skills and the right blend of private and public sector experience to bring people together to help fix what is making California dysfunctional and get us through these troubling times.  He’ll be a great voice for the San Fernando Valley, fighting for jobs, quality education and to protect the environment while pushing for responsive, accountable government.”

Senator Negrete McLeod, a State Senator since 2006, chairs the Senate Public Employment and Retirement Committee, which has jurisdiction over and considers legislation that pertains to state and local non-school public employees and public employee retirement.  Prior to serving in the State Senate, she served six years in the Assembly and five years on the Chaffey Community College Board.

“I’m honored to be endorsed by one of the most respected members of the State Senate,” said Lachman.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature under State Senator Curren Price and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.
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