Pasadena Police Officers Association Endorses Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney

The Pasadena Police Officers Association endorsed Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney, citing his “ongoing support for public safety and distinguished career in public service.”

A recent poll shows Hochman leading with 45% of likely voters compared to 20% for George Gascón (with the remainder undecided) in the race for L.A. County’s top law enforcement officer.

Hochman has won endorsements from numerous other law enforcement organizations.

“We were inspired by your ongoing support for public safety and distinguished career in public service. During discussions among our committee and other supporters, your outstanding qualifications, proven record, campaign viability and numerous other factors have led us to unanimously endorse your candidacy,” David Llanes, chair of the Pasadena Police Officers Association, Political Action Committee, wrote in a letter to Hochman.

Hochman responded by saying he was “grateful to the Pasadena Police Officers Association and all other first responders who are overwhelmingly supporting me for L.A. County District Attorney.” 

“With our shared commitment to public safety,” Hochman said in a statement, “we will work together to address the surge in residential burglaries, smash and grab robberies and other criminal activity that have left many of us feeling unsafe and unprotected.”

The Hochman campaign not only leads in the poll but in fundraising: Campaign figures report he has outraised Gascón by a 10-to-1 margin.

In addition to the Pasadena Police Officers Association, the POAs representing these cities have endorsed Hochman: Azusa, Baldwin Park, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Claremont, Covina, El Monte, Glendale, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Pomona, San Francisco, Santa Monica, South Gate, West Covina and Whittier. Hochman also is supported by the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association and the Association of Deputy District Attorneys.

Hochman is a former federal prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, President of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and defense attorney.

He is an Independent (No Party Preference) candidate who says he believes politics has no place in the D.A.’s Office. He has bipartisan support and is endorsed by the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association, the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, former District Attorney Jackie Lacey, a coalition of first responders, more than 70 elected officials and dozens of civic and business leaders. 

For more information about Hochman and his campaign visit www.NathanHochman.com.