Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky has endorsed Anthony Portantino’s candidacy for the 25th State Senate District, an announcement from the Portantino campaign said.
The campaign quotes Yaroslavsky as saying he believes Portantino is a “progressive and courageous leader who will bring passion, intelligence and integrity to the California legislature.”
“This Senate district deserves the very best,” Yaroslavsky said. “I know Anthony and his Republican opponent very well. I’ve worked with both of them for years.”
Yaroslavsky represented District 3 in the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1994 to 2014. He also served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1975 to 1994.
The campaign said Portantino thanked Yaroslavsky for his support.
“No one better understands the safety net provided by the County of Los Angeles and the candidates in the race better than Zev and I’m honored to have his support,” Portantino said.