Mark Ridley-Thomas Surging in Key LA Race

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

State Senator Mark Ridley Thomas got a major boost with the endorsement of the LA County Democratic Party yesterday in the hotly contest LA County Supervisor District 2 Race.

"The Los Angeles County Democratic Party proudly and overwhelmingly has endorsed State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas for Los Angeles County Supervisor in District 2 to replace retiring Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke in the June 3, 2008 election," reports LA County Dem Chair Eric Bauman. "Mark has been a teacher, civil rights activist, LA City Council Member, State Assembly Member, State Senator and most importantly, a tireless advocate for our community and its hardworking families for many years. He will continue to stand up for Democratic values as our Supervisor. He has the experience to tackle the key issues in our community -- from preventing crime and gang violence to creating jobs to leading the fight for better healthcare. Mark is a problem-solver and coalition-builder who will work hard to build a better quality of life for the residents of District 2."

Ridley-Thomas is in a tight fight with the more conservative Bernard Parks for the seat.