Long Beach City Councilman Dee Andrews has endorsed candidate Robert Garcia for the council's 1st District seat, Garcia's campaign announced today.
The endorsement brings to three the number of council members who are backing Garcia in the April 7th special election to replace Bonnie Lowenthal, who is now a member of the state Assembly.
Here's what Andrews, whose 6th District neighbors the 1st District, said in a statement:
I am proud and excited to endorse Robert for the Long Beach City Council. He represents the change we need at City Hall. I look forward to having a grassroots partner who will stand up for neighborhoods and those most affected by crime and gangs. It's rare to find someone with his energy and innovation and I look forward to working with him.
Garcia also has been endorsed by council members Val Lerch and Suja Lowenthal, state Sen. Alan Lowenthal, state Sen. Jenny Oropeza, Assemblyman Warren Furutani, former Mayor Beverly O'Neill, and the city's police and firefighters unions.
Seven candidates are running for the 1st District seat.
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