Mayor backs Furutani***

Drawing on his years of political activity at the state and local level, Assemlblyman Warren Furtuani announced on Thurusday he has the support of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Supervisor Mark Ridely-Thomas in his bid to succeed Jancie Hahn on the City Council.
Furutani is a former LAUSD board member and community college trustee, who has hired Parke Skelton, Villaraiagosa's long-time campaign consultant, to manage his campaign.
A native of San Pedro, Furutani is one of the top announced candidates for the City Council seat, vacated with Hahn's election to Congress. She is expected to resign her City Council seat next week, clearing the way for a Nov. 8 special election.
Furutani said he also has been endorsed by Councilman Paul Koretz, School Board President Monica Garcia and Community College Trustees Kelly Candael and Steve Veres.
Another candidate in the race, Pat McOsker, president of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, has the endorsement of the California Nurses Association.
Former Councilman Rudy Svorinich also has declared for the race as has Police Officer Joe Buscaino.

****McOsker campaign rseponds
The McOsker campaign said it is not looking for such high profile endorsements:
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"Pat McOsker is focused on winning grassroots support and support from the working men and women from Los Angeles, like the RNs of the California Nurses Association. The 15th District is a long way from downtown and endorsements from the political establishment are not going to make the difference in this election."