Another endorsement

Deputy City Attorney Tamar Galatzon picks up another endorsement today in her May 15 runoff against incumbent school board member Jon Lauritzen.
Last week, it was former Asssembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg backing her campaign. On Wednesday, it was Louis Pugliese, who placed ther in the primary election for the seat.
Galatzan was the leading vote getter in the primary and is being backed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in his effort to elect a new majority to the Board of Education that supports his calls for reform.
Pugliese said his decision was based on the need to change the LAUSD.
"In conversations with Tamar, it is clear to me that she is committed to the extensive changes necessary to restore excellence to our schools,” Pugliese said. “We need a representative on the School Board who is not afraid to challenge the powerful forces that stand in the way of genuine reform.”