What a surprise! Independent Cecilia Iglesias turned in over 11,000 signatures to the O.C. Voter Registrar – and she will be on the ballot in November as a candidate for the 47th Congressional District, against incumbent Loretta Sanchez and republican challenger Van Tran.
Here is Iglesias’ candidate statement:
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 47TH DISTRICT
NAME: CECILIA “CECI” IGLESIAS
OCCUPATION: Human Services Professional
I am a candidate for the 47th District, U.S. Congress because I wish to serve my community by restoring a voice for the residents and ensuring that we have the highest standards of ethics, transparency and accountability to my constituents. My commitment is to work vigorously to strengthen our economy; save and create jobs by supporting our business sector; more effective youth programs and being a champion for our children’s education. Also, I will work with both parties to strengthen our nation’s security and resolve the immigration issue to make America greater.
I have lived in the 47th District for three decades and still reside in the community. My education was in the public school system, Santa Ana College and Cal State Fullerton.
Also, I bring nearly two decades experience in public service working for the County of Orange, helping to create and manage social services programs. In this capacity, I worked daily with men, women and children, youth and seniors and saw firsthand the need for change to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are spent in ways that truly accomplish their intended purpose.
Additionally, I have served my community in a wide range of volunteer positions including as Founder and President of Santa Ana Family Empowerment (SAFE), an organization that enables families with deaf children to learn sign language and assist their son or daughter in their education.
People, not political parties, make positive change happen and I respectfully ask for your vote.
(714) 486-1055
http://www.ceciforcongress2010.com/HOME.html
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Sanchez really has been awful on migrant and Latino issues. She finally signed on as a co-sponsor of the Dream Act but only after months of declining to do so. She panders a ton to Viet voters but has seemingly forgotten those who got her elected in the first place.
Is Iglesias a long shot? You bet. But good for her. We need good challengers in EVERY race!
Yeah.
I was excited when I heard Loretta became a co-sponsor of the Dream Act. And I’ve met her a few times, (she probably doesn’t remember me) But I started trying to interview her on the topic…..
I just couldn’t get thru her people, I did get a lame little 2-sentence response on how “comprehensive reform” was more important but no clear description of the relationship between comprehensive reform and Dream Act, or what she suggested any of us activists should do to push forward one or the other
I haven’t given up, I’d still like to get some feedback… but a more cynical mind would tell me she doesn’t want to be hassled, she doesn’t want to rock the boat…
Ceci, congratulations!!! I am happy to hear that you made the ballot. I will spread the word with my friends and relative to vote for you for this November 2nd election. We defenitely need change in District 47; you are trully acton oriented. You have been a servant for the community and it is reflected upon testomony by each person that I spoken that you have helped, especially the parents from your non-profit organization “SAFE”.
Congratulations and I will be praying for you!
Ceci, what an honor!!!! you have my vote and i will defintely tell my friends, co-workers, neighbors and family about you. This country is in need of change and i know you will “MAKE A DIFFERNCE”
It is time to get rid of the old and bring in the new
November 2nd 2010, is the beginning of our newly elected representative……… CONGRESSWOMAN.CECILIA IGLESIAS
I have known Ceci for years and she is as honest as they come! She is caring, compassionate and not only means what she says, she lives her words! How many candidates can say that honestly? I wouldn’t care if she were GOP, DEM, or Green…she would have my vote in a heartbeat! Here is a thought, why don’t you try to actually look at the life the candidates have ACTUALLY lived before you judge! Sometimes that person you think if for the poor actually lives in the Rolling Hills Estates! Give Cecilia a chance and you won’t be disappointed!
Hola Cecilia, felicidades por ser parte del cambio.Pero tengo una pregunta y una duda,porque estas buscando esa posicion en el congreso….si es por la CAUSA o porque quieres DIVIDIR los Votos…
Hay otras alternativas o posiciones locales,espero y mi duda la puedas aclarar. Espero y no nos des atole con el dedo y en verdad estes por una causa buena y represenrtes tu COMUNIDAD y no tu persona o de unos cuantos negociantes ahhh que por cierrto tambien se hacen negociantes gracias a los consumidores inmigrantes.Gracias y suerte en la busqueda del cambio.