CONTRERAS SECURES KEY ENDORSEMENTS FROM TRIO OF LABOR UNIONS
Ironworkers Locals 433 & 416 and UFCW Local 324 Unite Behind Sergio Contreras in Supervisor Contest
WESTMINSTER, CA -- In another indication of his extensive support from organizations representing working men and women in the race for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 1, today Westminster City Councilmember Sergio Contreras earned key endorsements from three labor unions: Ironworkers Local 433, Ironworkers Local 416 and UFCW Local 324.
Each organization released statements with their endorsements:
“Ironworkers Local 433 is excited to back Sergio Contreras because he is the clear choice for working men and women in Orange County. We know that on the Board of Supervisors, Sergio will be a force on behalf of working people, fighting for good-paying jobs, and a strong middle class economy. We’re with him 100%.”
-Ironworkers Local 433 Business Agent Paul Moreno
“Throughout his career, from his time as an organizer, to his tenure as a local school board member and city councilmember, Sergio has consistently and passionately advocated for working class families, which is why Ironworkers Local 416 is thrilled to endorse his campaign. We need someone on the Board of Supervisors who will fight to ensure that working men and women get the benefits and workplace protections they deserve, which is why Sergio is the perfect person for the job.”
-Ironworkers Local 416 President Vidal Zambrano
“The members of UFCW Local 324 are proud to endorse Sergio Contreras for OC Supervisor because he has consistently been on the front lines fighting for good middle class jobs, better pay and worker protections. We are confident that on the Board, Sergio will be a champion of our members and other working people, and we look forward to helping his campaign.”
-UFCW Local 324 Secretary-Treasurer Matt Bell
Previously Councilmember Sergio Contreras announced the following endorsements:
Organizations:
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Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF)
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SEIU - USWW
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American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36
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American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) United Domestic Workers (UDW) Local 3930
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American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2076
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American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1734
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Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 652
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International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 12
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International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501
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National Union of Healthcare Workers
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United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 220
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Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36
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UNITE HERE Local 11
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Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Elected Officials:
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U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
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U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (Ret.)
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California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
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Garden Grove School Board Trustee Walter Muneton
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Garden Grove School Board Trustee Teri Rocco
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Garden Grove Councilmember Kris Beard (Ret.)
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Westminster School Boardmember Jamison Power
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Westminster School Boardmember Amy Walsh (Ret.)
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Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley
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Costa Mesa Councilman Manuel Chavez
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Rancho Community College Trustee Lawrence Labrado
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Santa Ana Unified School District President Valerie Amezcua
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Santa Ana Councilmember Sal Tinajero (Ret.)
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Santa Ana Councilmember David Benavides (Ret.)
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Santa Ana School Board Trustee Alfonso Alvarez
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Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Juan Gabriel Alvarez
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Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Ryan Ruelas
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Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Dr. Jose Pablo Magcalas
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Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember D.R. Heywood (Ret.)
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Anaheim Union High School District Clerk of the Board, Annemarie Randle-Trejo
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Huntington Beach Union High School District Trustee Duane Dishno
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Fullerton School Boardmember Aaruni Thakur
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Oceanview School District Vice President Gina Clayton-Tarvin
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Midway City Sanitary District Director Margie L. Rice
The first Supervisorial District includes the cities of Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster, the unincorporated community of Midway City, and parts of Fountain Valley. The first Supervisorial District is 42% Democratic and 24% Republican by registration – making it one of the most flippable major local offices in California.
Sergio Contreras, a husband, father, homeowner, and registered Democrat, has served on the Westminster City Council since 2012, where he successfully championed the largest upgrade to Westminster’s park system since 1996, encompassing 22 park facilities and representing a $10.4 million investment in the community. Contreras oversaw the city’s first general plan update in decades. He also placed emergency call boxes in all Westminster parks to enhance public safety, and fought to place outdoor exercise equipment in local parks to improve public health.
Contreras previously served on the Westminster School Board from 2004 to 2012, including serving as president of the board in 2012. On the School Board, Contreras helped pass a $130 million school bond to modernize Westminster’s school facilities and make them safer. In that role, he established an all-day kindergarten system, making Westminster School District the first in Orange County to provide day-long kindergarten at all school sites. Contreras also increased access to music and arts programs districtwide, while expanding after-school programs.
Now, Contreras works as the Senior Director of Education and Healthy Schools for the Orange County United Way where he creates strategic community partnerships to empower students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Contreras lives in Westminster with his wife Adriana, where their children Sergio III and Chloe attend local schools.