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The following are people and companies that endorse me in my campaign to become Los Angeles City Attorney. This is only a small representation of a vast number of supporters on my side. I would like to thank all of them for the time and effort they continue to put forth on my behalf. If you would like to join my campaign, please use the "REGISTER NOW" link located on the top left side of this page.
Thank you,
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Carmen Trutanich
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Los Angeles Times "Trutanich presents a strong vision for the office, with tough prosecution of violence tempered by a real-world recognition that gang crime must be answered with alternatives for youth ... we believe the best package of civil and criminal know-how, and the right combination of savvy and arm's length distance from City Hall politics, are offered by Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich. The Times endorses Trutanich for city attorney." |
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LA Daily News “The next city attorney needs to be someone with superior legal experience and expertise - without a lot of political baggage. We believe Carmen Trutanich is the right choice. As a practicing lawyer, Trutanich has recent courtroom experience and would be better prepared to fight the many lawsuits filed against the city each year. Trutanich…could make a fresh start as the people's lawyer and ensure the City Attorney's Office is tough on crime, smart in defending the city, and responsive to the quality of life issues that can make or break communities.” |
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Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal, who has served with local law enforcement throughout his professional sports career, called Carmen Trutanich the only man he trusts “to work with our kids to keep them safe at school and away from gangs.” Shaq has pledged to work alongside Carmen Trutanich to provide our youth with jobs and alternatives to joining gangs. |
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California Leader Magazine "Nuch is the kind of guy who doesn't do anything unless he is going to do it right and do it to win, and now seventeen months later he is winning. He just received the shock and awe surprise endorsement from the Los Angeles Times a few hours ago and the next nine hours are a glimpse into the life of a man on a mission. The election is on March 3rd. When Nuch wins, Los Angeles will have a REAL best friend at City Hall. It's going to be a big hammer." |
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Daily Breeze "Trutanich, by comparison, could make a fresh start as the people's lawyer and ensure the city attorney's office is tough on crime, smart in defending the city, and responsive to the quality-of-life issues that can make or break communities. We encourage Angelenos to vote for him on Tuesday." |
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USA Armenian Life Magazine Several Armenian American business leaders and professionals hold Mr. Trutanich in high regards. And they believe that among the other candidates he is the most competent to take on the City Attorney's position. |
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Metropolitan News Company “A change is needed, and there can be no doubt as to which candidate has the determination and skill to revive and reform the office. It’s attorney Carmen Trutanich. Trutanich is a civil practitioner; he’s been a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office. He has perspective, knowledge, and concrete plans. We believe he can do the job with distinction. It is rare for this newspaper to make an endorsement other than in a judicial race. Vigorously, we urge the election of Carmen “Nuch” Trutanich as Los Angeles city attorney on May 19.” |
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League of Humane Voters (LOHV) In spite of the Weiss campaign’s attempts to damage Mr. Trutanich’s reputation with half truths, LOHV met with Mr. Trutanich. We were impressed with the respect he gave us, our issues and his genuine affection for animals. We came away believing he is a candidate to fight for and donate to if you can. He has no record on our issues because he has never held public office. That is an omission that we believe needs to be corrected. Mr. Trutanich has two rescue dogs, one he got off the Freeway and great personal risk. Try that sometime. He also owns a horse he saved from slaughter. |
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Honorable Nate Holden Dear Mr. Trutanich,
Good luck in your race for City Attorney. You will be a bright light in that office. The
City of Los Angeles needs a well qualified legal advisor in that position. As City
Attorney, you will be the lawyer for the City Council, Police Department, the Mayor's
Office and all of the other departments in the city. It is a big job with awesome
responsibillity. You are well qualified to serve the people ofthe City of Los Angeles as
their attorney.
Therefore, I enthusiastically give my endorsement to you to become our next City
Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. Use my name wherever you think it is beneficial to
assist you in your campaign efforts. |
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Los Angeles District Attorney, Steve Cooley “Carmen Trutanich was a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, he was a gang prosecutor and a premier environmental prosecutor … when the public gets to know Carmen Trutanich, they’re going to vote for him … and if he wins, this will be a much better city.” |
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Los Angeles County Sheriff, Lee Baca "Trutanich is the best qualified candidate. He has prosecutorial experience and is a top notch civil attorney." |
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Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) Your long ties to the community and past experience as a gang prosecutor with the District Attorney enable you to best understand the unique law enforcement needs in Los Angeles. Because of your commitment to effective law enforcement, meaningful criminal justice reform and specifically the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, the members and supporters of the League once again strongly endorse your candidacy for Los Angeles City Attorney.
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The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs - ALADS The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs is proud to endorse Carmen Trutanich. Trutanich’s experience prosecuting hardcore gang members as well as his business experience will be great assets to the City of Los Angeles. Trutanich’s record of success and dedication to public s service makes him the right candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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Long Beach Police Officers Association, Incorporated. Long Beach Police Officers Association has unanimously voted to endorse Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney.
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The California Narcotics Officers Association On behalf of over 7,000 members, we believe that Carmen Trutanich's legal acumen and his vast experience in the Los Angeles County Court system for over the past 30 years makes him an outstanding candidate for the office of Los Angeles City Attorney. Carmen Trutanich's temperament and superb judgment will make him an outstanding choice for this important position." |
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Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association The Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association represents all Chiefs in Los Angeles County. The California Police Chiefs Association stretches throughout the state and its membership is comprised of many well respected and nationally recognized Police Chiefs.
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Los Angeles Airport Police Supervisors Association Board member Randall Blaney of the Airport Police Supervisors Association said, "When it comes to trust, there is no one more trustworthy than Carmen Trutanich. We are honored to endorse Carmen Trutanich to become the next City Attorney of Los Angeles." |
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International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 13 On behalf of over 7,000 registered members and 20,000 part and full-time longshore workers, the ILWU Local 13, endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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Los Angeles Peace Officers Association - LAAPOA "LAAPOA is happy to announce that you have earned our unanimous endorsement of your candidacy for Los Angeles City Attorney.
A LAAPOA endorsement is given only after careful consideration to those candidates exhibiting the finest qualifications and the highest commitment to public safety" |
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Peace Officers Research Association - PORAC "The Peace Officers Research Association is proud to endorse your campaign for Los Angeles City Attorney. PORAC prides itself on carefully scrutinizing the qualifications of every candidate. You will be an excellent representative for your district, especially in regards to the issues involving public safety." |
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The Los Angeles School Police Department - LASPD "It is paramount that the LASPD embraces strong partnerships with the Los Angeles County
District Attorney and the Los Angeles City Attorney. The safety of our students and the reduction of
crimes committed by gang members is my top priority. I believe you share these same concerns and
remain committed to joining forces with the law enforcement community and vigorously pursuing gang
reduction/elimination strategies. In my opinion, you are the most qualified to carry out the responsibilities
of the Los Angeles City Attorney and I endorse you for this most vital city government position. I look
forward to working together to ensure that our students of today will enjoy a safe learning environment
and become the leaders of tomorrow." |
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ILWU Marine Clerks Local 63 ILWU is endorsing Carmen “Nuch” Trutanich for City Attorney. |
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South Los Angeles Congresswoman, Maxine Waters. “Carmen Trutanich grew up in South Los Angeles and worked in our community as a successful prosecutor taking dangerous gang members off our streets. But, what impresses me most about Carmen Trutanich, is that he cares deeply about gang prevention. He understands that children need access to safe after school programs, that we need to provide more job training and apprenticeship opportunities. I enthusiastically endorse Carmen Trutanich for City Attorney and will encourage all residents of our community to vote for him on March 3rd.” |
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Former President LA City Planning Commission, Jane Usher "In this race, at this critical time, the City Attorney must again become our lawyer, the public's lawyer. Only Nuch Trutanich proposes to reject the unacceptable legal shenanigans and outcomes of City Hall politics-as-usual. We can restore our confidence in local government and we can make Los Angeles thrive by electing Trutanich, an independent and seasoned prosecutor who will work to serve us."
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Central City East Association (CCEA) "As a business organization, the Central City East Association believes in Carmen Trutanich. He understands that crimes against the economy of a community have long-ranging impacts on our City's well-being. We want a City Attorney who will make the safety of our streets, our workers and our businesses a priority." |
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Robert Hertzberg “In these challenging times, Nuch will provide the independence and experienced judgment that Los Angeles needs in a city attorney. We need Carmen Trutanich to bring honesty, integrity and transparency to City Hall.” |
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Former Los Angeles District Attorney, Robert Philibosian Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich was an outstanding prosecutor in the District Attorney's Hard Core Gang Prosecution Unit. When I was District Attorney, I personally assigned a high profile Compton gang shooting case to Nuch Trutanich because I had great confidence in his skills and dedication as a prosecutor and his empathy for crime victims. He was successful in that difficult case and took dangerous criminals off the street. Those attributes plus his exceptional leadership will make him an outstanding City Attorney for the people of Los Angeles. |
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Candidate for City Attorney, David Berger "In the two months on the campaign trail, I've gotten to know Nuch pretty well, and I am confident that he shares many of my values and vision for restoring leadership, experience and integrity to City Hall." |
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Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles, Walter Moore "Trutanich, if elected, could represent the interests of L.A.'s law-abiding, tax-paying residents on a number of important issues." |
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Ventura County District Attorney, Gregory Totten “I am pleased to offer my endorsement and support for your candidacy for the upcoming Los Angeles City Attorney race. Your experience and commitment to public safety make you an ideal choice for this extremely important position.” |
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Asian American Action Fund AAA-Fund of Southern California strongly endorses Mr. Trutanich for three reasons. First, his distinguished background as a lawyer, prosecutor, and civic leader will bring a fresh perspective to LA City Hall. Trutanich doesn’t hesitate to support common-sense reforms like Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) – which will save taxpayers $8 to $9 million every two years. Finally, Trutanich promises to give a meaningful voice in City Hall not only to Asian Americans, but to all underrepresented communities. |
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San Bernardino District Attorney, Michael Ramos District Attorney Ramos obtained a Baccalaureate Degree from the University of California, Riverside in 1980 and graduated from the Citrus Belt Law School, Riverside in 1988. Mr. Ramos started with San Bernardino County's Probation Department and work his way up to his current position as District Attorney - a position held since 2002. He was once named M.A.D.D. Prosecutor of the Year and Latino of the Year by Redlands Northside Impact Committee. |
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Los Angeles City Councilman, Dennis P. Zine "I know how important it is for the City Attorney of Los Angeles to work with law enforcement, the District Attorney, the Sheriff and the Council. I have great confidence in Carmen Trutanich's ability to get the job done. He will make an incredible City Attorney of Los Angeles." |
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Los Angeles County Supervisor, Don Knabe "Carmen Trutanich is a proven leader in the justice community. Whether it is a criminal or civil matter, Carmen possesses the knowledge, experience and the passion to lead the City Attorney's office to new heights in leadership and independence of special interests. As a Deputy District Attorney, he has prosecuted a full spectrum of cases from hardcore gang murder cases, to Environmental Protection cases involving both criminal and civil remedies. His leadership has been demonstrated over the years by his successful private law firm established after leaving the District Attorney's Office. Carmen Trutanich is highly qualified to lead the City Attorney's Office and I am proud to support his candidacy" |
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National Latino Peace Officers Association - Political Action Committee “We appreciate your lifelong commitment to your community. We know that you will put forth a tireless effort to improve and maintain the highest standards of public safety and prosecutorial excellence. With your leadership, the city of Los Angeles will be a desirable place to live and work.”
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Mayor of Hawthorne, Larry Guidi Mayor Guidi has been overwhelmingly re-elected in the past 4 elections making him the Mayor of Hawthorne for the past 13 years. With his experience in International Trade Investment and Construction Management he created the "Economic Development Committee" that has successfully attracted new business to the city. Mayor Guidi is a hands-on leader and has become known as "The People's Mayor". |
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City Attorney of Redondo Beach, Mike Webb “Only Carmen Trutanich has the proven experience and history of success in the courtroom needed to serve as City Attorney. The residents of Los Angeles should use the same standard in casting their vote that they would in hiring an attorney for themselves and their family – pick the best attorney for the job. Carmen Trutanich is the best attorney.” |
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Mayor of Gardena, Paul Tanaka Mayor Tanaka served two terms as City Councilman before being elected Mayor for the City of Gardena. He comes from a background in law enforcement having rose the ranks to Chief with the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. He has been a resident of Gardena for nearly 4 decades and continues to work diligently at making it a safe, beautiful and profitable city. |
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Mayor of Long Beach, Bob Foster "It is with great pride that I declare my support for Carmen Trutanich. Los Angeles desperately needs a qualified leader like Trutanich." |
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California Revealed California Revealed is an online travel website that specializes in tourism within California. Emphasis is placed on increasing tourism within Los Angeles County and throughout the state. California Revealed cares about preserving the state's environment and natural resources for travelers to enjoy. Therefore, they endorse Carmen Trutanich who was once recognized by California Lawyer Magazine as one of the top 10 lawyers in the field of environmental law. |
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Covina Mayor Protem, Walter Allen III As the Covina Mayor Protem, former Director of the California Youth Authority (CYA) and former Assistant Chief California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE), Walter Allen III endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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Former City Attorney, Jerry Goddard "I support Carmen Trutanich because of his tremendous personal integrity. He will be an outstanding and responsible City Attorney." |
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California Supreme Court Justice, Armand Arabian California Supreme Court Justice Armand Arabian, endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney.
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Former Los Angeles City Attorney, Don Vincent Former Los Angeles City Attorney Don Vincent, endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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National Ports Independent Truck Drivers Association National Ports Independent Truck Drivers Association endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney.
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District Attorney, Gary F. Woolverton District Attorney, Gary F. Woolverton, endorses Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC has unanimously voted to endorse Carmen Trutanich for Los Angeles City Attorney. |
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