In this Year of the Woman, I am proud to hold the endorsement of two of the highest ranking female elected officials in the region, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and Supervisor Janice Hahn.  They support me because they know that I will be a voice for all.  I will always support a woman’s right to choose and fight for equal pay for equal work.  I will fight to improve our country’s Paid Family Leave policies for both mothers and fathers, to enable true bonding and family building, which will lead to better-adjusted children and the next generation of contributing citizens.  I will also fight for greater access to childcare and early childhood education, so that parents don’t have to choose between pursuing a career and providing quality care for their daughters and sons.