Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass Endorses Susan Jordan for Assembly District 35

Assembly leader Karen Bass has given her full support to Susan Jordan’s Assembly District 35 race.

“Susan Jordan is the type of Democrat we need in the Assembly,” Bass said. “She has proven that she sticks to her principles and Democratic values — and she wins the tough battles against the special interests and Governor Schwarzenegger. Susan Jordan is a champion for our public schools, our coastline and health care for all.”

Speaker Bass is the first African-American woman to lead a house of a state legislature and the first Democratic woman to lead the Assembly. Currently only 20 of 80 seats in the Assembly are held by women and five are termed out.

“Speaker Bass has been a champion for the most vulnerable in our society,” Jordan said. “She has been a leader in making sure those without a voice are heard. She has also worked very hard to retain and create new jobs in our state and make sure educational opportunities are available for all.”

“Bass is also not afraid to stand up to our Governor when she feels he is not working in the best interest of the people,” Jordan added. “Her leadership and courage is an inspiration to me and her endorsement is a great honor.”

Jordan said she is also impressed with Bass’ 47th Assembly District People’s Council, a group made up of representatives from the education, environment, small business and health communities. “This kind of constituent outreach is exactly what I will do within my district when elected.”

Susan Jordan is an award-winning environmental leader, businesswoman, health advocate and mother with 15 years of experience working to protect California’s coastline as an economic, environmental and recreational resource. As chair of the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, she was known for her balanced and analytical approach. As an environmental leader statewide, she has taken on large-scale projects which have broad public policy implications, and won.