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April.21.2010 - MARY SALAS HONORED AS LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY VETERANS GROUPS
Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS honor Salas
April.15.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION
Salas secures key statewide labor support
April.13.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES PAC
Salas consolidates support among Educators
April.09.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
Salas lauded as a partner in the fight for Education funding
April.07.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL CITY FIREFIGHTERS
Salas consolidates support in first responder community
April.05.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA
Salas lauded as a fierce advocate for consumer protection
April.02.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
Salas continues to gain support across the district
March.29.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY CALIFORNIA NOW PAC
Salas heralded as a leader in the fight for women’s rights
March.26.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY EQUALITY CALIFORNIA PAC
Salas continues to consolidate support in the LGBT Community
March.24.2010 - MARY SALAS ENDORSED BY SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Salas continues to solidify support in the law enforcement community
March.22.2010 - MARY SALAS UNANIMOUS VICTOR FOR DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENDORSEMENT
Salas sweeps endorsement vote 84-0 to receive recommendation for Party nod
TAX EXEMPTION BILL FOR IMPERIAL COUNTY TO BE INTRODUCED NEXT WEEK:
Tax relief may be on the way as Assemblyman V. Manuel Perez, D-Coachella, is set to introduce legislation early next week in response to the April 4, 7.2-magnitude earthquake.
The bill, set to be introduced Monday, would supplement a number of existing provisions that should be helpful to both individuals and local jurisdictions, according to a press release from Perez’s office.
The bill would backfill local governments for a temporary loss of property taxes due to property reassessments claimed by local owners, according to the release. It would also ensure that property owners still qualify for homeowner’s property tax exemptions if their main residence was temporarily damaged or destroyed.
“There are no silver bullets here — we’re talking about an estimated infrastructure damage assessment of $90 million,” Pérez said. “People’s lives have been interrupted, kids relocated to different schools, businesses shut down. We have no magic wand to make that go away, but what we can try to do is reduce the burden.”
Assemblywoman Mary Salas, D-Chula Vista, co-authored the bill, and Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, D-San Diego, is the principal co-author.
“This important bill will fill some of the holes in families’ and businesses’ wallets,” Ducheny said. “There is still plenty of work for us to do.”
STATEMENT BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER MARY SALAS ON THE EARTHQUAKE:
"My heart goes out to my friends, family and neighbors affected by the earthquake that hit the Imperial and Coachella Valleys on April 4. During this difficult time, I will be working hard with Congressman Filner, Senator Ducheny, and Assemblymember Perez to ensure that everything possible is done to help get people and businesses back on their feet. As an economic development specialist for California I worked hard to bring businesses and jobs to the area and I will redouble those efforts in the weeks, months and years ahead."
LABOR COUNCIL RECOMMENDS MARY SALAS FOR STATE SENATE
The San Diego and Imperial Counties, and San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Labor Councils, voted to recommend Mary Salas for the 40th State Senate District on January 27 and February 2, 2010, respectively.
"Mary Salas works hard on the issues that impact her constituents, whether it be making education and housing more affordable for the South Bay’s large veteran community or guarding against identity theft for retirees," said Lorena Gonzalez Secretary – Treasurer/CEO of the Labor Council. "We hope Assemblywoman Salas will continue this important work in the State Senate."
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES MARY SALAS
One of California ’s premier environmental groups gave Mary Salas their vote of confidence for her 40th State Senate District Race. Receiving the endorsement from the California League of Conservation Voters is a great indicator that the environmental community stands behind Mary Salas.
TEAMSTERS SUPPORT SALAS
Both the Teamsters Local 542 and Teamsters Joint Council 42, International Brotherhood of Teamsters voiced their solidarity in support of Mary Salas for the 40th State Senate Seat. The Teamsters support is a great asset to Mary Salas’ rapidly growing list of endorsements.
MARY SALAS PROTEST ANTHEM RATE HIKE THREATS, GIVES MONEY TO LOCAL HEALTH CLINICS
In protest to Anthem Blue Cross threatening to raised health insurance premiums by 39%, Mary Salas candidate for the State Senate in the 40th District, donated funds she received from Anthem to local health clinics serving the 40th District.
Mary Salas said, “I’m fighting to keep health care costs down and I was deeply disappointed that Anthem threatened to raise rates by 39%. While I’m pleased that I was able to help stop the increase through my actions in the Assembly, I wanted to put these funds to work for the people and help out our local health care clinics.”
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS EAGER TO ENDORSE MARY SALAS
In July, the Chicano Democratic Association voted to endorse Mary Salas for the 40th State Senate seat. Then in September the Eastlake Bonita Democratic Club and the Latino American Democratic Club both gave Ms. Salas their seal of approval.
ACCOLADES FOR MARY SALAS
On Friday, July 31st, Mary Salas was publicly recognized on KUSI’s "Good Morning San Diego" show by Mayor Jerry Sanders and Council President Ben Hueso for her firm stance against taking money from cities gas taxes. Mayor Sanders and Council President Hueso were extremely grateful for Ms. Salas’ grace under pressure from legislative leaders who wanted her to vote in favor of taking California cities’ gas tax money. With help from, Mary Salas the city of San Diego will not lose out on $24 million dollars to help repair potholes and maintain city streets.
SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATIC CLUB ENDORSES MARY
At their June 25, 2009 monthly meeting the San Diego Democratic Club (SDDC) endorsed Mary Salas for State Senate in the 2010 election. SDDC is the oldest and most active LGBT club in San Diego and does not typically endorse this early. After a short discussion the membership voted overwhelmingly to endorse Ms. Salas.
MARY SALAS "2009 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR"
The San Diego County Democratic Party’s premier event of the year, The Annual Roosevelt Dinner, honored Assemblymember Mary Salas as their "Legislator of the Year" on May 2, 2009. Ms. Salas’ strong legislative record with bills that benefited senior citizens, children and veterans contributed to this nomination. Assemblymember Salas’ strong legislative record as well as her tireless efforts to help get out the vote and turn San Diego County Blue in the November 2008 election made her an easy selection for this honor.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
During the 2009 summer recess Assemblymember Mary Salas spent one evening scooping ice cream for local neighborhood kids in San Ysidro. Not even a block away from the first apartment her and her husband Sal lived in, Mary Salas hosted an ice cream social. She had the opportunity to meet some of the neighborhood children and teens and talk to them about the government process.
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