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OUR ENDORSEMENTS

SUPPORTERS

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ELECTED LEADERS

  • United States Congressmember Luz Rivas

  • California State Controller Malia Cohen

  • California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

  • Incumbent California State Board of Equalization Member Tony Vazquez

  • Former California State Board of Equalization Member Jerome Horton

  • California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas 

  • Former California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon 

  • Former California State Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson

  • State Senator Bob Archuleta

  • State Senator John Laird

  • State Senator Laura Richardson

  • Former State Senator Bob Hertzberg 

  • Assemblymember Lisa Calderon

  • Assemblymember Mike Fong 

  • Assemblymember Robert Garcia

  • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin

  • Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal 

  • Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi

  • Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

  • Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez

  • Assemblymember Liz Ortega

  • Assemblymember Blanca Rubio

  • Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

  • Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo

  • Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur

  • Former Assemblymember Dario Frommer

  • Former Assemblymember Evan Low 

  • Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

  • Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Heather Hutt

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price

  • Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu

  • Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes 

  • Carson Mayor Pro-Tem Jawane Hilton 

  • Carson Councilwoman Arlene Rojas

  • Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Ayanna Davis 

  • Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles

  • Inglewood City Councilmember Gloria Gray

  • Inglewood City Councilmember Eloy Morales

  • Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra

  • WRD Board of Directors Member Vera DeWitt Robles

  • WRD Board of Directors Member Robert Katherma

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

“Mike Gipson has been a fierce warrior for working families throughout his career. He’s long advocated for better wages, good benefits and more economic opportunity for working families. For these reasons, among others, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 is proud to give Mike Gipson our enthusiastic endorsement and support in his campaign for the California Board of Equalization.”

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Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur

I’m thrilled to support my friend Mike Gipson for Board of Equalization. Throughout his career, from City Council to the Assembly, Mike has fought to empower working families and ensure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share. I know he will continue to be a strong champion for all Californians on the BOE.”

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Former California State Board of Equalization Member Jerome Horton

Mike Gipson has a dynamic background, from his service as a public safety officer to his time as a local City Councilmember, to his current role in the State Assembly. Mike has the skills, knowledge and proven leadership that we need from our next Board of Equalization member for the 3rd District, and I’m proud to endorse him.” 

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Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

I am pleased to give Mike Gipson my wholehearted support and endorsement. I know Mike Gipson will be an effective and accountable steward on behalf of California taxpayers on the Board of Equalization. He has the experience, vision and drive needed to deliver for the people of BOE District 3.”

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

Mike Gipson is a longtime friend, a leader with a big heart, and a warrior for working families and his constituents. Given Mike’s background  in local and state office, as well as at the Board of Equalization, he has the skills needed to be an effective leader for LA County on the BOE. Mike has my enthusiastic endorsement.”

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Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker

I’m excited to endorse my friend Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization because he has been a dedicated, effective public servant throughout his career. As a member of the Board of Equalization, Mike will continue to fight for transparency, fairness, and accountability, ensuring that the voice of every taxpayer is heard.”

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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

I’m proud to endorse my friend Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization, because he’s been a bold, effective and forward-thinking public servant throughout his career. He works hard because he knows that the public’s trust must be earned. I know that on the Board of Equalization, Mike will protect California taxpayers and increase transparency at the institution.”

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California State Board of Equalization Member Tony Vazquez

Mike Gipson is an experienced, forward-thinking public servant and community leader who has been a relentless advocate for Californians throughout his career. That’s why I’m excited to endorse Mike to replace me on the Board of Equalization, because I know that he will be a fighter for California taxpayers, work to bolster the BOE’s critical operations, and make the institution more transparent. I’m with Mike 100% and look forward to helping him get elected.”

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Former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon

As someone who has seen Mike Gipson’s tireless dedication to public service up close, I know that he has the experience, drive and vision that we need to continue to reform the Board of Equalization. He'll fight to restore integrity, transparency and accountability on behalf of taxpayers and he will be an effective advocate for the people of the 3rd District. I'm pleased to give Mike my enthusiastic endorsement and look forward to helping him win this race."

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California State Controller Malia Cohen

I am proud to endorse Mike Gipson for the California State Board of Equalization.  As a member of the Assembly, Mike has the longest track record serving as Democratic Caucus Chair.  He has fought for Californian’s by ensuring unprecedented investments in affordable housing, strengthening our infrastructure, raising the minimum wage, and protecting taxpayers.  Mike is committed to making sure that your tax dollars work for you and I am confident that he will bring that same commitment and conviction to the BOE."

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

  • U.A. Local 250 Steamfitters & Refrigeration

  • United Steelworkers (USW) Local 675/USW Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education Committee

  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

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United Steelworkers (USW) Local 675 / USW Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education Committee 

“Throughout his career in public service, Mike Gipson has been a tireless advocate for working families. That’s why the members that power United Steelworkers Los Angeles and Orange County Legislative Education are excited to endorse Mike for the BOE because we know he will bring that same passion to the Board of Equalization. He understands that the role of government is to serve the people, not powerful special interests, and we are proud to support Mike in his bid to represent us on the BOE.”

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U.A. Local 250 Steamfitters & Refrigeration 

“The members of U.A. Local 250 are thrilled to endorse Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization because he’s a proven leader who has delivered for working Californians time and time again. Mike has always been a champion for labor who has stood up for fairness, justice and accountability, and we know that Mike will help protect California taxpayers and make the BOE more transparent, efficient, and responsive to the people of California.”

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