CAPE Endorses John Chiang for Governor of California

CAPE - the Union Representing Los Angeles County Public Service Professionals - Endorses John Chiang for Governor of California

Union is one of the first in Los Angeles County to Support Chiang

PASADENA, CA (June 21, 2017) --- The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE, AFL-CIO), a union representing more than 2,700 public service professionals working for Los Angeles County, has endorsed John Chiang for Governor of California. CAPE is one of the first unions in Los Angeles County to endorse Chiang in his gubernatorial run.

CAPE President Carlos Clayton, P.E., said of CAPE's endorsement of Chiang:

"The decision for us was easy. John Chiang has long represented the interests of Los Angeles County in the work he has done both on the local and state level. He has always been a friend to CAPE's membership and other public sector government workers and our Board of Directors believes he is the best candidate to lead our state.

"Treasurer Chiang has proven himself as an evenhanded and competent leader over the last two decades. He has fought for fiscally responsible policies in the state, delivered billions in savings to Californians and uncovered fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. Chiang has also worked in supporting funding for state and local infrastructure programs. We know he will continue these policies as governor."

"I am so honored to have the support of CAPE and the thousands of public service professionals throughout Los Angeles County. I've spent my career working with many of their members," Chiang said. "I appreciate the recognition and will continue to support smart and responsible funding for programs and infrastructure that these members implement every day and make L.A. County so special."

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About CAPE: The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is the certified bargaining unit representative for more than 2,700 public service professionals working for various Los Angeles County departments including, Public Works, Assessor's Office, Regional Planning, Parks and Recreation, Beaches and Harbors, as well as the Sanitation Districts. CAPE's diverse membership consists of more than 200 county job classifications, including engineers, architects, inspectors, appraisers, land use planners and technical employees. Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/capeunion) and Twitter/Instagram (@capeunion). Visit us at capeunion.org.

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