State Senator Henry Stern Endorses Holden for Los Angeles County Supervisor

San Fernando Valley Area State Senator Henry Stern has endorsed Assemblymember Chris Holden for Los Angeles County Supervisor.

“Assemblymember Chris Holden is the Democrat with the proven track record to move Los Angeles County forward. His vision puts people and our long-term infrastructure, environmental, and economic needs first. I am proud to endorse his campaign for Los Angeles County Supervisor,” Stern said.

Stern represents the 27th Senate District encompassing the West San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. He has worked tirelessly to bolster the state’s wildfire preparedness and push to have the state address the climate change emergency.

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, when he rotated into the position.

He was appointed to the Pasadena Light Rail Alignment Task Force and 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.

“I am grateful for Senator Stern’s support of my campaign for Los Angeles County Supervisor. I look forward to collaborating with him as we prepare our county for the impacts of climate change and put forward sustainable solutions for our region,” Holden said.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, Holden is running for County Supervisor to bring a more urgent response to Los Angeles County’s challenges.

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 Republican Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

The election will take place on March 5. The 2021 redistricting process drew new boundaries for the 5th district with 46% registered Democrats, 24% Republicans, and 23% No Party Preference. President Joe Biden won the district by a 24% margin.