Northern California District Council of Laborers and Laborers' Local 261 Endorse California State Senator Leland Yee for the 2011 San Francisco Mayoral Election

OAKLAND, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Northern California District Council of Laborers and Laborers' Local 261 proudly endorse California State Senator Leland Yee for the 2011 San Francisco Mayoral Election, which will be held on November 8, 2011.  

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The Northern California District Council of Laborers represents over 35,000 members and has over 1,700 employers signatory to its various labor agreements.  Laborers' Local 261, which covers the City and County of San Francisco, represents over 3,000 members, many of whom reside in San Francisco.    

"I have known Senator Leland Yee for many years.  Dr. Yee has proven to be a strong advocate for both business and labor," stated Ramon Hernandez, Laborers' Local 261 Business Manager.  Hernandez further commented, "Dr. Yee has the leadership and vision to promote fiscal responsibility and sound economic growth.  Laborers' Local 261 believes that it is in the best interests of our membership to support a candidate who understands labor, business and the importance of job creation as we move forward in these challenging economic times. For these, and many other reasons, Dr. Yee is clearly our first choice for Mayor."

Dr. Yee was the first Asian American to be appointed Assistant President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate, as well as the first Asian American to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly.  Prior to serving in the California Legislature, Dr. Yee spent eight years on the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education, where he fought for the children of working families.

In 1996, Dr. Yee was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. As Chair of the Finance Committee, he championed fiscal responsibility and accountability and established the largest "Rainy Day" budget reserve in San Francisco's history.  Further, Dr. Yee introduced and passed the General Obligation Bond Accountability Act and authored the Sunshine Ordinance to allow the public real access to what goes on at City Hall.  

Laborers' Local 261 is affiliated with the Northern California District Council of Laborers, San Francisco Labor Council, and The Alliance for Jobs & Sustainable Growth.

With over 35,000 Laborer members and 1,700 signatory employers strong, the Northern California District Council of Laborers, is on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of workers and employers who are proud to build Northern California.

SOURCE Northern California District Council of Laborers

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