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October 29, 2019



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Website: ChristyforCongress.org CHRISTY SMITH TOPS $100,000 RAISED ONE DAY AFTER ANNOUNCING CA-25 BID

CA Assemblywoman Christy Smith Surpasses $100,000 Raised in Congressional Contest On Heels of Wide-Ranging Endorsements

SANTA CLARITA, CA -- In a reflection of her extensive support from activists and community members throughout California’s 25th Congressional District, today State Assemblywoman Christy Smith’s campaign for Congress announced that she had raised over $100,000 just one day after announcing her campaign.



Smith released the following statement with the announcement:



“I’m so thrilled and overwhelmed by this early outpouring of support. This campaign is powered by the people of the 25th District, led by the dedicated grassroots activists and community leaders who helped flip both the 25th District and my Assembly seat in 2018, and are determined to not let it slip back into the hands of a Trump Republican. This milestone is the first of many we plan to achieve as we work to expand our coalition and build a movement across every corner of the District to keep the 25th blue and deliver the change we need in Washington. I look forward to continuing to learn from and listen to my community and advancing forward-thinking and pragmatic ideas throughout this campaign.”



Yesterday, Assemblywoman Smith released endorsements from 63% of CA-25's California Democratic Party delegates - a noteworthy feat given the fact that in a special election candidates much reach 60% of delegate support to secure the state party's endorsement (List below).



Assemblywoman Smith also released the following introductory video, titled "We're Not Turning Back." To view the ad, click on the image below:

Since entering the race, Assemblywoman Smith has released the following list of endorsements from key leaders and organizations, including:



Organizations: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40

United Steelworkers (USW) Local 675

Teamsters Local 399 Federal: U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez Statewide: California State Controller Betty Yee

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon State Legislators: State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (Ret.)

State Senator and California Legislative Women's Caucus Chair Connie Leyva

State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson

State Senator Holly Mitchell

State Senator Lena Gonzalez

State Assemblymember and California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin

State Assemblymember Laura Friedman

State Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes

State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

State Assemblymember Autumn Burke

State Assemblymember Monique Limon

State Assemblymember Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove

State Assemblymember Ash Kalra

State Assemblymember and Vice Chair of LGBTQ Caucus Todd Gloria

State Assemblymember Susan Eggman

State Assemblymember Chris Holden

State Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris

State Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes

State Assemblymember Cristina Garcia

State Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell

State Assemblymember Blanca Rubio

State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

State Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath Local Leaders: Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang

Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu

Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino

Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez*

Ventura County Democratic Party Chair Ryan Valencia*

Jerilyn Stapleton, National Organization for Women (NOW) Immediate Past President and Co-Chair California Democratic Party Legislative Committee and Elected LA County Democratic Party AD-46 Delegate to the California Democratic Party*

West Ranch High School Retired Founding Principal Bob Vincent*

Simi Valley City Council District 1 Candidate Phil Loos

Saugus Union School District Governing Board President* Julie Olsen (a delegate previously released)

Saugus Union School District Board Member Christopher Trunkey

Saugus Union School District Board Member Laura Arrowsmith

Saugus Union School District Board Member David Barlavi

Candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 12 Loraine Lundquist

San Leandro Unified School District School Board Member James Aguilar

Manhattan Beach Mayor (Ret.) Amy Howorth

Former Superintendent Newhall School District Dr. Marc Winger*

Conejo Valley Unified School District Board Member Jenny Hughes Fitzgerald

Rancho Simi Park Director, Brian Dennert*

West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore Lindsey Horvath CA-25's California Democratic Party Delegates: Wade Alexander Javad Ayala Nathan Bousfield Jeri Boyd John Casselberry Jodie Cooper Jerry Danielsen Kimble Deleon Mai Nguyen Do Stacy Fortner Matthew Gaines Phillip Germain Dawn Gray Marilyn Grunwald Hilary Hall Kristine Harn Jim Hilfenhaus Michelle Kampbell Evan Koplin Michael Kulka Julie Olsen Lynne Plambeck Mary Platt Marcy Rothenberg Christy Smith Logan Smith Patricia Sulpizio Andrew Taban Ryan Valencia Brandon Zavala Shawnee Badger Tiffany Countryman Diana Love Thom Davis Andrew Lopez Sandy Harth





Yesterday, Assemblywoman Smith launched her campaign by releasing the following statement:



"After much encouragement from community members, neighborhood leaders, activists, parents, veterans and working people across this district, over the last several days, it's been made clear to me that the people of the 25th Congressional District want and need a new voice to fight for them in Washington. That's why today I am proud to announce that I am running for Congress.



"I would like to commend Congresswoman Katie Hill for her service on behalf of the 25th District as well as her willingness to put country first by stepping down from office.



"Our communities - our people - and our families - need a fighter who will advance a common sense agenda in Washington that lifts up all of our neighborhoods. From investing more in emergency response and public safety to combat wildfires, to working to lower healthcare costs, ensure veterans get the best care possible, protect clean air and water, safeguard immigrant communities, fully fund public education and build a middle class economy that works for all of us -- these are the issues that have been at the center of my agenda in the state legislature -- and they're the same issues I'll fight for every day in Congress."



State Assemblywoman Christy Smith is a 39-year resident of Santa Clarita. A leader from this district who has a proven record of fighting for this district, Smith was called "



As Assemblywoman, Smith has worked hard to get things done for local neighborhoods and make a real difference for the people of the 38th District.



A leader on public safety, Smith wrote the law to compensate victims of human trafficking so that they have a chance to rebuild their lives. As Chair of the State Assembly's Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, she co-authored a law that ensures first responders have mental healthcare covered in their workers’ compensation policy.



Smith also serves on the State Assembly's Education Committee; the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy Committee; the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee; as well as the Accountability and Administrative Review Committee.



A tireless fighter for the people she represents - always working to ensure the 38th District gets its fair share - in 2019, Smith was able to secure nearly $400,000 for the College of the Canyons to modernize its facilities; $700,000 for the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, which provides medical care to low income individuals; $5 million for a new childcare center at CSU Channel Islands; and $450,000 for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, which provides important services to elderly patients in the Santa Clarita Valley.



As a former school board member, Smith has been an outspoken advocate for our schools, and has fought for more resources for local classrooms. In her first year in office, she authored a law making it easier for college students to use ScholarShare savings accounts to pay for educational expenses like rent and textbooks. Smith also enacted groundbreaking rules protecting high school students from sexual harassment, and ensured that high schools post reporting procedures and harassment policies.



Smith authored and co-authored two landmark laws on charter school transparency, ensuring that charter schools operate with a greater level of accountability, and eliminating loopholes that allowed charter schools to operate without oversight of the school district that authorized them.



Before being sworn into the California State Assembly, Smith served two terms as a Governing Board Member and as President of the highly successful Newhall School District. Prior to her time in elected office, while raising two daughters, Smith served as a PTA and site council member and also founded the Valencia Valley Technological Education Foundation. Before then, she started her career in public service as an analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. A graduate of Hart High School, Smith attended College of the Canyons and graduated with honors from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science.



Smith currently represents California’s 38th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, and Agua Dulce. The Assemblywoman lives in Newhall, with her husband Phil, along with their two daughters, Chelsea and Chandler.



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*Titles for Identification Purposes Only In 2018, Smith's campaign raised over $2 million and ultimately triumphed in a hard-fought election, securing a decisive win in the race to represent the 38th Assembly District, a district that represents 58% of California's 25th Congressional District. Smith won by over 5,000 votes and flipped a seat blue that had been Republican-held since 1978.Yesterday, Assemblywoman Smith launched her campaign by releasing the following statement:State Assemblywoman Christy Smith is a 39-year resident of Santa Clarita. A leader from this district who has a proven record of fighting for this district, Smith was called " Passionate About Public Safety, Education, " by the Signal SCV newspaper. In the state legislature, she works hard every day to advance common sense solutions to address the challenges facing the people and communities she represents.As Assemblywoman, Smith has worked hard to get things done for local neighborhoods and make a real difference for the people of the 38th District.A leader on public safety, Smith wrote the law to compensate victims of human trafficking so that they have a chance to rebuild their lives. As Chair of the State Assembly's Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, she co-authored a law that ensures first responders have mental healthcare covered in their workers’ compensation policy.Smith also serves on the State Assembly's Education Committee; the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy Committee; the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee; as well as the Accountability and Administrative Review Committee.A tireless fighter for the people she represents - always working to ensure the 38th District gets its fair share - in 2019, Smith was able to secure nearly $400,000 for the College of the Canyons to modernize its facilities; $700,000 for the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, which provides medical care to low income individuals; $5 million for a new childcare center at CSU Channel Islands; and $450,000 for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, which provides important services to elderly patients in the Santa Clarita Valley.As a former school board member, Smith has been an outspoken advocate for our schools, and has fought for more resources for local classrooms. In her first year in office, she authored a law making it easier for college students to use ScholarShare savings accounts to pay for educational expenses like rent and textbooks. Smith also enacted groundbreaking rules protecting high school students from sexual harassment, and ensured that high schools post reporting procedures and harassment policies.Smith authored and co-authored two landmark laws on charter school transparency, ensuring that charter schools operate with a greater level of accountability, and eliminating loopholes that allowed charter schools to operate without oversight of the school district that authorized them.Before being sworn into the California State Assembly, Smith served two terms as a Governing Board Member and as President of the highly successful Newhall School District. Prior to her time in elected office, while raising two daughters, Smith served as a PTA and site council member and also founded the Valencia Valley Technological Education Foundation. Before then, she started her career in public service as an analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. A graduate of Hart High School, Smith attended College of the Canyons and graduated with honors from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science.Smith currently represents California’s 38th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Chatsworth, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, and Agua Dulce. The Assemblywoman lives in Newhall, with her husband Phil, along with their two daughters, Chelsea and Chandler.For more information please visit: https://www.christyforcongress.org

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