Phlunte’ Riddle’s State Senate Campaign Receives John W. Mack’s Endorsement

John W. Mack, longtime civil rights leader, has endorsed Phlunte’ Riddle for the State Senate, District 25, the Riddle campaign announced today.

“Phlunte’ Riddle has broken barriers as a police officer, educator, and small businesswoman,” said Mack. “I am proud to support her bid for the State Senate because we need more people with her background and experience shaping policy and advocating for fairness in employment, education, and public safety.”

Mack is the past president of the Los Angeles Urban League* and former Los Angeles Police Commissioner. For more than 50 years, he has led efforts for equal opportunities in education, economic development, and law enforcement for African Americans and other minorities in Los Angeles and other states.

“John Mack is a legend and I am humbled to have his support,” Riddle said. “He has led the fight for equal access to economic opportunities, stronger schools, and safer neighborhoods. This work is far from done and I’m going to focus on these critical issues in the State Senate.”

Riddle resides in Pasadena with her husband of 36 years and is the mother of three adult sons. Riddle spent nearly 29 years rising through the ranks of the Pasadena Police Department, breaking barriers as the first woman to be permanently assigned as a gang/street narcotics officer and the first African American female sergeant and lieutenant. She retired as a lieutenant, where she was the Public Information Officer & Adjutant to the Chief of Police.

Riddle is an adjunct professor at Golden West College and owns a consulting company, where she trains executives and helps solve communications challenges in organizations.

The 25th State Senate District encompasses the communities of Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Bradbury, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora, La Cañada-Flintridge, La Verne, Monrovia, San Dimas, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Upland, Altadena, La Crescenta, Montrose, Atwater Village, and Sunland-Tujunga.