Adam Schiff Endorses Chris Holden for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 5

Assemblymember Chris Holden has secured the endorsement of  Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena) for Los Angeles County Supervisor District 5. 

The endorsement comes on the heels of Assemblymember Chris Holden announcing that he has raised $1 million for his campaign. 

“Chris Holden has dedicated his life to public service and delivering solutions that work for Los Angeles County,” Schiff said. “I was proud to partner with him and help lay the tracks for the Metro Gold Line and improve the commutes of countless residents. He fought for equity by working to expand college access and secure better wages for fast-food workers. I know Chris will always represent us with great passion, skill, and effectiveness. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Chris Holden for LA County Supervisor.”

Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 5 includes the cities in the Antelope, Crescenta, and Santa Clarita Valleys and portions of the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. 

The district is currently represented by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who is a Republican. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors position is officially nonpartisan.

“I am grateful to Congressman Adam Schiff for his endorsement,” said Holden. “ We have collaborated to deliver solutions that work for our region, and I look forward to continuing to partner with Congressman Schiff to tackle our homelessness crisis, improve community safety, and invest in our region’s transportation and community infrastructure.”

Holden was elected to the Pasadena City Council at 28 years old and was the second African-American to serve as Mayor in the city’s history. 

Holden was appointed to the Pasadena Light Rail Alignment Task Force. He was instrumental in the planning and execution of the initial stops connecting Pasadena to Downtown LA. 

Assemblymember Holden continued to help extend the Gold Line further, securing $290 million in state funding for six new stations and introducing a plan to have the Gold Line connect the Burbank and Ontario airports.

Holden attended Pasadena High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University, where he played basketball. He lives in Pasadena with his wife, Melanie. They have five adult children.

During his time as Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair, Holden sent forward legislation that promotes gender equity, protects our natural environment, and ensures Californians’ mental health and medical needs are met. He has worked to ensure California protects reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ equality, expanding access to prosperity for everyone, regardless of their background.