Calls Capps the “Exactly the Kind of Leader We Need ... She’s Always Fought for Those Who Need Help the Most”
Contact: Beatrice@lauracapps.com
Santa Barbara, CA.
Today, Santa Barbara Unified School Board Member, environmentalist, poverty advocate, and candidate for Supervisor Laura Capps received the coveted endorsement of Congressmember Salud Carbajal. As the highest ranking elected official in our region, Congressmember Carbajal’s support is impactful, signaling the significant support that Capps has upon entering the race yesterday.
Congressmember Carbajal’s statement is below:
“I’m honored to support Laura Capps for County Supervisor. Her extensive record of public service, including her leadership as a school board member supporting local children and families, make her exactly the kind of leader we need to help guide our County through a vibrant recovery from the pandemic and into a stronger healthier future. She’s always fought for those who need help the most, especially children living in poverty. Laura’s decades of experience in government and nonprofits will be a huge asset for our county.”
Upon receiving the endorsement, Capps said: “Congressmember Carbajal’s support is incredibly meaningful to me. I admire how he has served our community with such distinction and compassion, including his many years as County Supervisor. He is an unwavering champion of the values we share: environmental justice, environmental conservation, and social equality. It is a true honor to have his endorsement.”
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