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Contact: Ryan Kigawa
December 12, 2023
Service Employees International Union Local 721, Southern California's Largest Public Sector Union, Gives Exclusive Endorsement To Councilmember John Lee in the Race for Council District 12.
Councilmember John Lee Earns Another Endorsement from LA’s Working-Class Families
San Fernando Valley, CA - Service Employees International Union Local 721 (SEIU 721), Southern California's largest public-sector union with over 95,000 members, has endorsed Councilmember John Lee for re-election in the upcoming Los Angeles City Council District 12 race.
"Services Employees International Union Local 721 is proud to endorse Councilmember John Lee for re-election. Councilmember Lee has been a trusted partner and advocate for the thousands of workers who make our city run day in and day out. Whether it has been advocating for fair contracts and better working conditions or investing in city services, Councilmember Lee is a leader we can count on,” said David Green, President and Executive Director of SEIU 721.
SEIU 721 represents thousands of frontline workers in departments across the City of Los Angeles with professionals working day in and day out to deliver vital city services to millions of residents.
Securing the exclusive support of SEIU 721 marks a significant win for Lee’s re-election bid. One of the city’s largest and most politically active labor unions, the endorsement is a powerful testament to Councilmember Lee's widespread appeal and ability to unite diverse communities.
Councilmember John Lee was first elected to represent District 12 in 2019 and again to a full term in 2020.