LGBT Person You Should Know…A New Mr. Speaker
TODAY IS SWEARING-IN DAY! Perez was sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly.
Felicidades John A. Perez!
Latino, Gay, Son of a Laborer, and native of California, Perez is the new Speaker of the California Assembly-the first openly gay Speaker in the U.S.
Assemblyman Perez (46th Dist.) is not only the Speaker of the CA Assembly, he is a Speaker for the people of California. He deeply understands the struggles of California’s working families. His history includes fighting for higher wages and benefits for labor workers. In addition, Perez is as an elected member of the Democratic National Committee, board member for the California League of Conservation Voters, AIDS Project Los Angeles, the Latino Coalition against AIDS, the California Center for Regional Leadership, and the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Photo Courtesy of Assembly of CA
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