by Harold Sterker
Recently, the SEIU 721 Lavender Caucus sent a letter to Assembly Speaker John Perez congratulating him for his new leadership role. Here’s a copy of that letter.
“Dear Speaker Perez:
On behalf of SEIU Local 721’s Lavender Caucus, representing our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members, we are thrilled to congratulate you on your election as California’s first openly gay Assembly Speaker.
As the longtime political coordinator of UFCW, you have clearly shown your commitment to improving the lives and conditions of working men and women and their families.
Your work in organizing tenants to learn about exposure to lead and abatement programs led to the implementation of free lead screening tests, and created education programs for residents of developments impacted by lead exposure.
Your leadership, eloquence, organizing skills and ability to work with an impressively wide array of individuals and groups over the years will all be necessary as you face the challenges before you.
We are proud of your accomplishments, and look forward to years of effective leadership from you in the State Capitol.
In solidarity,
SEIU Local 721 Lavender Caucus Members”