With respected cleantech leader and California Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg announcing his campaign for LA County Supervisor, District 3, VX News shares the below announcement and impressive list of endorsements from a large and diverse coalition of local and regional leaders in support of Hertzberg's candidacy.
VAN NUYS, CA — Today, California Senate Majority Leader and former California State Assembly Speaker Robert “Bob” Hertzberg formally launched his campaign for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 3. Upon entering the contest, Senator Hertzberg rolled out a wide-ranging list of over 100 endorsements along with statements of support available below.
In officially kicking-off his campaign, Senator Bob Hertzberg released the following statement:
“We in the Valley know what it means to have an 818 area code. And the fact is, the San Fernando Valley is simply too big to not have a voice on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
“I’m running for County Supervisor to take on the urgent issues of today — and to develop long-term solutions for the issues of tomorrow. Housing, homelessness, mental health, public safety, and more are critical issues that must be tackled with urgency at the county level. At the same time, we must develop policies to address water, climate change, extreme heat, transportation, healthcare, jobs, environmental protection and economic development.
“While I’ve spent most of my life in the Valley, I’ve also lived and worked in nearly every corner of this district. On the Board, my goal will be to bring people together, build coalitions, and solve problems for our uniquely diverse and dynamic county. The people deserve nothing less."
Hertzberg received 78% of the vote in his most recent re-election to Senate District 18, 81% of which falls in the new 3rd Supervisorial District. Additionally, during Hertzberg’s years as a State Assemblymember and Speaker, his entire district fell in what is now the 3rd Sup. District.
Throughout his tenure in public office, Hertzberg has delivered over $1 billion in investments to the San Fernando Valley. From working on the MTA Orange Line, to sound walls along the freeways, to the CSUN Performing Arts Center and transportation to CSUN, to 38 new local schools and a myriad of local organizations, and more, Hertzberg’s dedicated his life’s work to helping lift up the working families of the San Fernando Valley.
PARTIAL LIST OF STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT
“Bob Hertzberg has been fighting for working families throughout his entire career. He understands that the flipside of the housing affordability crisis is the lack of decent wages. A healthy blue-collar middle class based on decent wages, family health care, and home ownership are what made this country the envy of the world. Bob’s a fighter that will fight for us. We’re with him all the way.”
— Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) Executive Secretary Treasurer Pete Rodriguez
“Los Angeles is at a crossroads with respect to our humanitarian crisis. We either decline as a region where misery coincides with luxury or commit to bold system change to reverse the course we are on. The worsening trifecta of untreated mental illness, substance use addition, and homelessness is complicated. Los Angeles County needs leadership willing to innovate and push for mental health policies that don’t abandon people to the revolving door of jail, hospitals, and life on the streets. Bob Hertzberg is a big thinker who is energized by big problems and has the experience needed to shatter the status quo.”
— Hollywood Entertainment District BID Former Executive Director; Founder & Project Director, Heart Forward LA Kerry Morrison*
“I’m proud to endorse Bob Hertzberg for L.A. County Supervisor. Bob is not only highly qualified to serve, but he will undoubtedly bring big, bold and forward-thinking ideas to the board to transform L.A. County. He will work tirelessly and deliver thoughtful and effective leadership for the people of the 3rd district.”
– California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
"I have known Bob Hertzberg since I was 15 years old. He's a personal friend, but equally important, Bob is also someone I've worked with for decades. The fact is, we have serious challenges right now in L.A. County, and as a result, we need someone who is deeply serious about tackling the historical and structural challenges the county faces. No other candidate is better prepared than Bob Hertzberg. He is uniquely positioned to bring people of all backgrounds and viewpoints together to solve problems and get things done. For these reasons and many more, I am proud to endorse Bob Hertzberg for County Supervisor."
– California Assembly Speaker Emeritus & UC Regent John A. Pérez
PARTIAL ENDORSEMENT LIST
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 685, L.A. County Deputy Probation Officers' Union
District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California
United Association (UA) Local 761 - Plumbers & Steamfitters
ELECTED LEADERS
U.S. Congressmember Tony Cardenas
U.S. Congressmember Norma Torres
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus & U.C. Regent John A. Pérez
California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Núñez
California Governor Gray Davis (Ret.)
California State Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer (Ret.)
California State Assembly Minority Leader Richard Katz (Ret.)
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo
San Fernando City Councilmember & former State Assemblymember Cindy Montañez
Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Member Armond Aghakhanian
Calabasas Mayor Pro Tem David J. Shapiro
Calabasas Mayor (Ret.) and The Valley Economic Alliance Chair Fred Gaines*
Calabasas Mayor Jonathon Wolfson (Ret.)
Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education President Jill Gaines (Ret.)
West Hollywood Mayor Alan Viterbi (Ret.)
Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad (Ret.)
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Panorama City Chamber of Commerce President Saul Mejia*
Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council President Mike Benedetto*
Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) Founder and Chair, L.A. Department of Water and Power Commissioner Jill Banks Barad-Hopkins*
Champions in Service Co-Founder and Pacoima Leader Bobby Arias*
Champions in Service Co-Founder and Pacoima Leader Blinky Rodriguez*
Encino Property Owners Association Board Member, Woodland Hills Rotary Club Board Member, New Directions for Youth Board of Directors Member Patti Jo Wolfson*
Water Education for Latino Leaders Founder and President Victor Griego*
Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association President Richard Close*
U.C. Board of Regents Vice Chair Rich Leib*
VerdeXchange Institute and former Chair of the LA County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission David Abel*
Val*Pac Chair Emeritus; Former Chairman of the California Transportation Commission; Current President, Malibu Bay Club Homeowners Association Allen M. Lawrence*
Moss Group President Richard Moss*
California State Pharmacy Board Member, Val*Pac Board Member Greg Lippe*
Val*Pac Chair; Advisory Board Member, Woodbury University School of Business; Past Director, Capstone Green Energy Noam Lotan*
Professor & Former Dean, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dan Mazmanian*
California State Director of Real Estate and Los Angeles City Asset Manager (Ret.) Dan Rosenfeld*
Heidi Duckler Dance Company Founder Heidi Duckler*
Greater L.A. Chamber of Commerce former Chair; Former Executive Director, Public Counsel Law Center; Former Chair of the Board, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Steve Nissen*
LA84 Foundation CEO Renata Simril*
Psomas Former Chair Jacob Lipa*
Hollywood Entertainment District BID Former Executive Director; Founder & Project Director, Heart Forward LA Kerry Morrison*
Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Bud Ovrum (Ret.)*
The Planning Report Editor Ross Zelen (Ret.)*
City of Hope National Medical Center Chair (Ret.) and Los Angeles Business Council Member Richard Ziman*
Community Partners Founder and President Paul Vandeventer (Ret.)*
Los Angeles Planning Director Gail Goldberg (Ret.)*
Downtown Women’s Center Former Chair Brenda Levin*
Children’s Book Author, Artist, Wild Earth Allies Board Member Karen B. Winnick*
Los Angeles Community Leader Adeena Bleich*
San Fernando Planning Commission Member and Veteran of Foreign Wars Member David Bernal*
San Fernando Police Department Lieutenant Irwin Rosenberg*
Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance Chair Ernesto Hidalgo*
Valley Property and Business Owner Severyn Askenazy*
Valley Businesswoman and Civil Leader Martha Diaz-Askenazy*
San Fernando Downtown Mall Association Board Member and former San Fernando Recreation, Parks and Community Service Commissioner Adriana Gomez*
North Hills Community Leader Jeff Belmont*
Sylmar Community Leader Daniel Delgadillo*
Northeast Valley Community Leader and San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce Member Baltazar Martinez*
Latino Coalition of Los Angeles Board Member and Sylmar Resident Cindy Villegas*
Topanga Canyon Leader Jason Benavidez*
Studio City Resident, Community Leader and Cancer Advocate Adriana Serrano*
CA Community Economic Development Association President and Northridge resident Roberto Barragan*
Sylmar Neighborhood Council President Ann Job (Ret.)*
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Board Member Luis C. Valenzuela (Ret.)*
CSUN President Emerita Diane Harrison*
Former Public Diplomacy Director, Israeli Consulate, Hope Boonshaft*
Los Angeles Police Commission Vice President Alan Skobin (Ret.)*
Los Angeles Daily News Editor Ron Kaye (Ret.)*
LEED AP, Founder/CEO; Board Member, West Valley Boys & Girls Club; Former President, LA Chapter, National Association of Women’s Business Owners (NABO); Former Board Member, West Hills Hospital Jane Skeeter*
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Chair Dr. Jonathan Thomas*
Valley High School Assistant Executive Yolanda Fuentes*
Restauranteur in Reseda Guadalupe Talamantes*
Pacoima Neighborhood Council President Mikayeel Khan (Ret.)*
LAUSD Teacher and Lakeview Terrace Leader Norma Lozano*
Teacher and Mission Hills Leader Tania Jordan*
Attorney and former Pasadena Planning Commission Chair William D. Ross*
Pierce College Foundation Board Member, Woodbury University Board of Trustees Member and former Chair of Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Walter W. Mosher Jr., Ph.D*
Licensed Educational Psychologist, Dr. Dana Jacobson, Ed.D*
MEND Project Lead and Arleta Resident Veronica Soto*
Northeast Graffiti Busters Non-Profit Director Rogelio Flores*
Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Immediate Past Chair and Homes 4 Families Chair Brad Rosenheim*
Jonathan Foundation For Children with Learning Disabilities Founder and President & Breaking the Chains Foundation Board Member Raja “Amy” B. Marhaba*
Discovery Cube Los Angeles Board Member, West Valley YMCA Board Member, Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley former Board Member, Val*PAC Member Timothy Gaspar*
Encino Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Founder of Rickey & Robbi Gelb Charitable Foundation Rickey Gelb*
California Democratic Party Controller Emeritus Dan Weitzman (Ret.)*
Californians for Consumer Privacy Chair Alastair Mactaggart*
USC Gould School of Law Intellectual Property Institute Executive and Planning Committee Member Nicholas T. Hariton*
San Fernando Valley Young Democrats Past President Greg Girvan*
Western Regional Chairman of The Armenian Assembly of America (Ret.); co-founder of Homeboy Industries, and co-founder of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation's largest recycler of electronic waste John Shegerian*
LA City Library Commission Former President; Former Chairman, Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Sanford P. Paris*
Westside Jewish Community Activist Cliff Goldstein*
African American Leadership Organization (AALO) President and CEO Bob Wynn*
Tarzana Hospital Board Past Chair; LA Building & Safety Commission Past Chair; Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Commission Past Chair; LA County Judicial Procedures Commission Past Chair Lee Alpert*
Westside Attorney Stuart Liner*
AES Vice President, President of Paskett Winery Lorraine Paskett*
Valley Prespretatian Hospital Chairman David Fleming (Ret.)*
Board of Trustees California State University (CSU) Dan Weinstein (Ret.)*
Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts Rabbi David Barron*
Warner Brothers Retirees Club Secretary Theresa Tellis*
Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) Executive Director Sam Lewis*
Civil Leader Jerry Neuman*
PARTIAL LIST OF STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT (continued)
"Bob Hertzberg's record of fighting for working people is unparalleled. Nobody has ever – and nobody will – fight for the people of the San Fernando Valley like Bob Hertzberg. No other candidate is more qualified to be a warrior for working families on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. For these reasons and many more, the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 enthusiastically endorses Bob Hertzberg for County Supervisor.”
— International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 Political Director Bob Smith
“The District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California endorses Robert Hertzberg for LA County Supervisor.”
— District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California
“The L.A. County Deputy Probation Officers’ Union proudly endorses Senator Hertzberg for L.A. County Supervisor. As both an attorney and legislator, Hertzberg has been a tireless advocate for both crime victims and justice-involved youth who need and deserve evidence-based rehabilitation to lead productive lives.”
– American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 685, L.A. County Deputy Probation Officers' Union President Hans Liang
“Bob Hertzberg has delivered for Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley time and again as our Assembly Speaker and Senator. Now more than ever we need a County Supervisor who is a problem solver and a coalition builder who gets the job done. That is why I support and endorse Bob Hertzberg for County Supervisor.”
— U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas
“L.A. County District 3 includes the most iconic areas of Los Angeles County — a district that traverses the economic powerhouse that is the San Fernando Valley, north to Hollywood and Beverly Hills, the entertainment capitals of the world, to L.A.’s majesties coastline from Venice to Malibu, including almost the entirety of the Santa Monica Mountains and some of the most underserved and vulnerable communities like Pacoima — demanding the experiences and passionate leadership of Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg. Senator Hertzberg knows our issues and has been delivering on the needs and priorities of our communities for decades. He has delivered over $1 billion to the San Fernando Valley alone and works hand-in-hand with cities like San Fernando to break-down barriers and get things done. District 3 deserves and needs the best, especially as we face unseen numbers of homeless, pressures on our neighborhoods and public safety. We have a need for passionate, highly experienced leaders who have proven they know how to make government work for us.”
— San Fernando City Councilmember & former State Assemblymember Cindy Montañez
“Bob Hertzberg has always been laser focused on servicing our local cities and local communities.”
— Calabasas Mayor pro Tem David J. Shapiro
“As a resident of L.A. County, I can attest that we have big challenges, starting with homelessness. Bob Hertzberg has solved big problems in Sacramento and he will provide the leadership we need in L.A. County. Lots of politicians can talk the talk, but Bob is one of the few who can walk the walk. As Governor, I saw firsthand what a positive difference he made as Assembly Speaker.”
— California Governor Gray Davis (Ret.)
“I know the County of Los Angeles, and I know Bob Hertzberg. Bob has the breadth and depth of leadership experience to guide the county through these historic and perilous times. Bob is unique in his capacity to bring people together during times of crisis. I’m not only proud to endorse Bob for County Supervisor but I’m also extremely excited about the opportunities to collaborate with him on the most pressing issues of our time.”
— Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo
“Bob Hertzberg is a fighter for our community. I know he will protect West Hollywood as a County Supervisor.”
— West Hollywood Mayor Alan Viterbi (Ret.)
“I am proud to endorse our longtime friend of the Armenian American community, Senator Hertzberg, for L.A. County Supervisor. Now more than ever, we need a leader who not only understands our communities in the Valley and surrounding area, but has a longtime track record of working with them. With a track record of 30+ years, Bob is the right person to lead us out of these uncertain and challenging times.”
– Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Member & Founder and Honorary Chair of Southern California Armenian Democrats (SCAD) Armond Aghakhanian*
“Bob Hertzberg helped secure millions to build neighborhood parks and preserve open space in Los Angeles. He is the rare leader who cares more about getting results and doing the right thing than taking credit or political expediency. Los Angeles desperately needs that kind of leadership now.”
— State Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer (Ret.)
“If you want to truly invest in your future, do yourself a favor and vote Senator Hertzberg for County Supervisor. He has the experience, ability and knowledge to make our lives and communities so much better. He is the right person at the right time. I wholeheartedly endorse Senator Robert Hertzberg for County Supervisor.”
— Granada Hills South Neighborhood Council President Mike Benedetto*
“It is my great pleasure to endorse Bob for the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. With his long experience as a Senator and excellent credentials, he is an excellent choice for this position. Bob Hertzberg recognizes the importance of keeping accurate records and dealing with the public in a professional manner. Aside from being honest, reliable and willing to work long hours, he is also dependable. Robert Hertzberg is the most qualified person to serve as our next member on the Board of Supervisors for Los Angeles County.”
— Pacoima Neighborhood Council President Mikayeel Khan (Ret.)*
"Bob Hertzberg is my choice for L.A. County Board of Supervisors. From serving as Assembly Speaker to Majority Leader in the Senate, to his private sector work on renewable and clean energy, Bob's record and background is unparalleled. The people of the Valley need one of our own on the Board of Supervisors, and that leader is Bob Hertzberg. I'm proud to endorse him."
– Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC) Founder and Chair, L.A. Department of Water and Power Commissioner, Jill Banks Barad-Hopkins*
“I wholeheartedly endorse Bob Hertzberg for L.A. County Supervisor. Having worked closely with Bob on issues from the energy crisis to stem cell research, no one matches Bob’s grasp of complex issues and the ability to get things done. He is the perfect person to lead the county in these increasingly challenging times.”
— California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Chair Dr. Jonathan Thomas*
“He is never looking for credit, just solutions. The timing is perfect for Bob to come home.”
— Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Board Member Luis C. Valenzuela (Ret.)*
“I have known Bob Hertzberg for over 40 years and he is a superb elected official who fights hard for his community. He’s smart, dedicated and thoughtful and he will do a great job as County Supervisor.”
— U.C. Board of Regents Vice Chair Rich Leib*
“I’ve known Bob for the last 22 years and I know he has been a true fighter and champion for all constituents of the Northeast San Fernando Valley. I am proud to endorse and support him for County Supervisor as I know he will continue to fight for us to get the resources we need and deserve.”
— Valley High School Assistant Executive Yolanda Fuentes*
“I endorse Bob Hertzberg for L.A. County Board of Supervisors. I’ve worked with Bob for over 40 years since our days as members of the California Youth Commission. Today, we work on ensuring all Californians have safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water.”
— Water Education for Latino Leaders Founder and President Victor Griego*
“I believe that Bob Hertzberg represents our communities’ values and interests with great passion. As a San Fernando Valley native, I support him for County Supervisor. Bob Hertzberg is in for action!”
— Restauranteur in Reseda Guadalupe Talamantes*
"I am proud to support Bob Hertzberg for L.A. County Supervisor. Hertzberg is a fighter for the Valley. Always has been. He has been doing that since his days as State Assemblyman, and recently as our State Senator. He'll deliver economic recovery resources for our business community so they can rebound from the pandemic impact on them. Bob understands what small businesses in the Valley need to thrive.”
— CA Community Economic Development Association President and Northridge resident Roberto Barragan*
“Bob Hertzberg has been a champion for the forgotten people of the San Fernando Valley.”
— Champions in Service Co-Founder and Pacoima Leader Bobby Arias*
“We have worked with Bob for 25 years and we sincerely believe in Bob Hertzberg.”
— Champions in Service Co-Founder and Pacoima Leader Blinky Rodriguez*
“Bob Herzberg knows L.A., cares about our well-being, the environment, solving problems that plague us. He’s a doer, savvy about how government operates, able to get things done. As County Supervisor, he’ll work hard for us.”
– Children’s Book Author, Artist, Wild Earth Allies Board Member Karen B. Winnick*
“For a generation, Bob Hertzberg has been our region’s go-to guy in Sacramento. We need him now more than ever on the Board of Supervisors.”
—Calabasas Mayor (Ret.) and The Valley Economic Alliance Chair Fred Gaines*
“The first rule an elected official should follow is an act of presence, just be there when needed. The rest follows. Bob Hertzberg has done an amazing job at simply just being there when needed, through COVID or any other challenge he has been there for me and my community. It is truly my honor and pleasure to support and endorse Bob Hertzberg for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.”
— Panorama City Chamber of Commerce President Saul Mejia*
“I have known Robert Hertzberg for many years. No elected official has done more for the San Fernando Valley than Robert Hertzberg. As Los Angeles County Supervisor, he will be able to do even more to solve local problems and make the San Fernando Valley an even better place to live and work.”
— Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association President Richard Close*
“The San Fernando Valley I called my home for 35 years has been under-served and disrespected by the L.A. city and county government for a long time. Among elected officials, Bob Hertzberg has come the closest to giving the Valley a voice in public affairs. Serving on the County Board of Supervisors would be a crowning achievement to his career and for the first time in decades actually give the Valley a “Val” on the board where his “big ideas”and robust persona can make a positive difference.”
— Los Angeles Daily News Editor Ron Kaye (Ret.)*
“Senator Hertzberg has been a champion for the Valley for his entire career in public service. He isn’t about fanfare or credit. He is only about results. And those results include a commitment to public safety and to our youth. Senator Hertzberg is the best and only choice to serve on the Board of Supervisors.”
— San Fernando Police Department Lieutenant Irwin Rosenberg*
“I met Mr. Hertzberg four years ago. He advocates for all the constituents of the San Fernando Valley and strives to meet our needs. I endorse Mr. Hertzberg for L.A. County Supervisor because I know he will continue to be an outstanding leader of the community.”
—LAUSD Teacher and Lakeview Terrace Leader Norma Lozano*
“Bob Hertzberg brings the sorely needed leadership, experience, years of knowledge of L.A’s most severe problems, the relationships needed, and the ability to work with others who have different opinions to the county. His extraordinary skill-sets and expertise are what we need to bring us to a higher level of governance and respect from Angelenos.”
— Former Public Diplomacy Director, Israeli Consulate, Hope Boonshaft*
“Bob Hertzberg has been a champion for education and our children in Sacramento. I know he’ll do the same on the Board of Supervisors.”
— Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education President Jill Gaines (Ret.)
“More than ever, the people of L.A. need Bob - his energy, experience, and policy-making acumen is unparalleled.”
— Professor & Former Dean, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dan Mazmanian*
“When I found out that Mr. Hertzberg was running for County Supervisor, I didn’t have to think about it twice! He’s got my support as well as my family’s and friend’s. We thank him for caring for our many different communities and keeping his promises to help out on several issues that affect us all. He is a strong leader that does homework by using all of his resources to help out wherever help is needed! I have a lot of respect for his strong commitment and public service.”
— Teacher and Mission Hills Leader Tania Jordan*
“Often we in the Valley feel disrespected. This can be especially true for residents of Sylmar because our community has a lot of challenges. Happily we are never neglected by our State Senator, Robert Hertzberg. He always gives us the recognition and support we need. Bob shows up — for example he comes to our neighborhood council meetings and town halls. We are fortunate to have Bob as our State Senator. I am personally grateful that he is willing to continue to serve us, this time as County Supervisor. Let’s join him in making this happen.”
— Sylmar Neighborhood Council President Ann Job (Ret.)*
“Bob’s extensive knowledge of the impact of state government on county government and his ability to bring different interests together to reach solutions that actually solve critical problems is essential in these uncertain economic and political times.”
— Attorney and former Pasadena Planning Commission Chair William D. Ross*
“As someone who works with the most vulnerable families in the Northeast San Fernando Valley I know Bob Hertzberg has been a leader at our State Capitol bringing economic relief to help those families survive during this difficult time. I have no doubt Bob will continue to be a leader for all of us as our next L.A. County Supervisor. Hertzberg is a strong advocate for working families.”
— MEND Project Lead and Arleta Resident Veronica Soto*
“Bob Hertzberg has been at the forefront of efforts to increase our quality of life here in the Valley and California. He’s done this by making sure we have gotten our fair share to cleanup our freeways, attack graffiti, beautify our local parks, address climate change and so much more. It is about time the Valley elects one of its own to represent them on the Board of Supervisors. We can depend on and trust Bob Hertzberg.”
— Northeast Graffiti Busters Non-Profit Director Rogelio Flores*
“Bob is a true problem solver and a voice of reason in government. I heartily support Bob for Supervisor.”
— Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Immediate Past Chair and Homes 4 Families Chair Brad Rosenheim*
“The County of L.A. needs Bob Hertzberg. We can count on him to stand up for the San Fernando Valley, getting resources for addressing climate change, improving access to green space, and ensuring water resiliency. He has the experience and unmatched passion for tackling big issues and delivering results.”
— The Planning Report Editor Ross Zelen (Ret.)*
“I support Bob 100% as a resident of the San Fernando Valley since 1964.”
– African American Leadership Organization (AALO) President and CEO Bob Wynn*
“Bob Hertzberg’s contributions to public service have always been his vision, ethics and success at making government work for the common good. I am pleased to support his decision to continue in public service and his candidacy for L.A. County’s Board of Supervisors.”
— Los Angeles Planning Director Gail Goldberg (Ret.)*
“Bob Hertzberg must continue his record of public service. He has the subject-matter expertise, the political and interpersonal skills, and, above all, the moral resolve to make our county a better place. We support him 100%.”
— California State Director of Real Estate and Los Angeles City Asset Manager (Ret.) Dan Rosenfeld, & Heidi Duckler, Founder, Heidi Duckler Dance Company*
“Bob Hertzberg’s skillful leadership as an elected official has stood the test of time. His generative capacities as a creative policy maker, and his shrewd ability to bring people together and forge consensus unequivocally qualify him for the post of Los Angeles County Supervisor. I wholeheartedly pledge my support for his run.”
— Community Partners Founder and President Paul Vandeventer (Ret.)*
“Bob Hertzberg is the absolute best candidate for Supervisor of Los Angeles County; the only choice and chance to resolve the severe, complicated myriad of issues facing Los Angeles County today. Widely heralded and acknowledged as a proven problem solver, Bob’s deep knowledge and pervasive experience here in Los Angeles and in Sacramento as leader in the Assembly and the Senate demonstrates his deep leadership qualities, his dedication to success, especially where all others have failed, and his great ability to meet successively, with endless energy, the most challenging issues facing our citizens today. We must elect Bob Hertzberg Supervisor for the 3rd District of Los Angeles.”
— City of Hope National Medical Center Chair (Ret.) and Los Angeles Business Council Member Richard Ziman*
“In my many years working with the State Legislature, I always found Bob to be incredibly hard working, super smart, highly ethical, very creative and always most helpful. Bob would be an amazing asset to L.A. County.”
— Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Bud Ovrum (Ret.)*
“Bob Hertzberg is the hardest working public servant I’ve ever known. Over the past two decades I’ve gone to Bob for his help and wise counsel on issues ranging from consumer protection to economic development. He possesses the intellect and curiosity to learn your issue better than you know it yourself, coupled with the political experience to get the job done. The people of Los Angeles could have no better champion.”
— Greater LA Chamber of Commerce former Chair; Former Executive Director, Public Counsel Law Center; Chair of the Board, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Steve Nissen*
“California’s global leadership in climate change, sustainability, equitable workforce opportunity, access to education, infrastructure investment, budget transparency, and criminal justice reform owes much to Bob Hertzberg’s talents. I enthusiastically support the bringing of such substantive leadership skills and ethics to metropolitan Los Angeles and the County Board of Supervisors.”
— VerdeXchange Institute and former Chair of the LA County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission David Abel*
“Bob Hertzberg has always been for me the one elected official who could passionately and knowledgeably lean in and make representative government responsive, accountable, and results oriented. I fully support his candidacy for L.A. County Board of Supervisors.”
— Psomas Former Chair Jacob Lipa*
“Bob Hertzberg personifies the best in public leadership - honest, principled, wise, knowledgeable, creative, and compassionate, the very opposite of poll driven decision-making. His positive impact restores my faith in representative government.”
— Downtown Women’s Center Former Chair Brenda Levin*
“Senator Hertzberg is an outstanding candidate for the LA County Board of Supervisors and I am excited about his candidacy. His experience and knowledge of issues facing Los Angeles are second to none. He will be a fierce advocate and champion for all Angelenos. Bob is one of my heroes!”
— CSUN President Emerita Diane Harrison*
“I support Bob Hertzberg’s candidacy for Board of Supervisors… He is by far the best person running. He is also honest and is willing to hear and consider different points of view.”
— Los Angeles Police Commission Vice President Alan Skobin (Ret.)*
“Bob has been an exemplary elected official, far above most in caring for the Valley.”
— Tarzana Hospital Board Past Chair; LA Building & Safety Commission Past Chair; Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Commission Past Chair; LA County Judicial Procedures Commission Past Chair Lee Kanon Alpert*
“There is no doubt in my mind that Bob Hertzberg was the single most important reason for the passage of Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act. Because of Bob’s championship, leadership, and political skills, 9.6 million Californians voted to enact the most far-reaching consumer privacy law ever passed in this country. Bob is hardworking, detail-oriented, and honest as the day is long - his word is truly his bond. It has been a pleasure and honor to work with him to make California the leading voice for consumer privacy in America and the world.”
— Californians for Consumer Privacy Chair Alastair Mactaggart*
“Bob Hertzberg has the courage and energy to fix the problems that are plaguing our state and local communities.”
— Chair Emeritus, Val*Pac; Former Chairman of the California Transportation Commission; Current President, Malibu Bay Club Homeowners Association Allen M. Lawrence*
“Bob is a man of the people. He has my full support.”
— Encino Property Owners Association Board Member, Woodland Hills Rotary Club Board Member, New Directions for Youth Board of Directors Member Patti Jo Wolfson*
“Bob Hertzberg is the bold leader we need as our next County Supervisor. He has an unparalleled track record of delivering for our community.”
— San Fernando Valley Young Democrats Past President Greg Girvan*
"At a time when our city and nation's very democracy is being perilously challenged by a polarized political ecosystem, Bob Hertzberg has built a proven and consistently impactful track record during his long and successful career as a tireless public servant. His methodology is simple – he is the ultimate unifier and never acts as a vilifier. After being a friend and business colleague of Bob’s for 30 years, I can unequivocally say that he is exactly what Los Angeles needs now, during this very sensitive time in California and our country's history. I am proud to endorse Bob for LA County Supervisor without hesitation."
– Western Regional Chairman of The Armenian Assembly of America (Ret.); co-founder of Homeboy Industries, and co-founder of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation's largest recycler of electronic waste John Shegerian*
“At a time when thoughtful and courageous leadership is desperately needed, there is no one I would rather have at the helm of Los Angeles County than Bob Hertzberg.”
– Civil Leader Jerry Neuman*
“Bob Hertzberg is the type of leader that Los Angeles County desperately needs, someone who is passionate, dedicated, and tremendously effective.”
– Board of Trustees California State University (CSU) Dan Weinstein (Ret.)*
*Titles for Identification Purposes Only.
Senate Majority Leader Robert “Bob” Hertzberg was first elected to the California State Assembly in 1996. He then served as the 64th Speaker of the California State Assembly, unanimously elected by both parties in 2000 and 2001. After his tenure as Speaker, Hertzberg set out to the private sector as a clean energy entrepreneur and in 2014, he returned to state government when he was again elected to represent nearly 1 million people in the San Fernando Valley in the California State Senate.