Leland Yee Endorses Democrat
Janet Reilly in Assembly District 12

From the Reilly Campaign

September 27, 2005

Assemblymember Leland Yee today announced that he is endorsing Democrat Janet Reilly as his successor in Assembly District 12.

In addition to representing the 12th Assembly District, Leland Yee currently serves as the Speaker pro Tempore in the California State Assembly.

Assemblymember Yee said, "When I looked at who would be the best choice to lead this district, I wanted to make sure that I endorsed a candidate who shared my commitment to the families, schools, and safety of this community. Janet Reilly understands the challenges facing Bay Area families. Janet is smart, committed, and policy oriented -- I trust her to make the thoughtful leadership decisions that will truly move California forward."

Janet Reilly said, "It is an honor to receive the support of someone who has played such an important leadership role in the Bay Area and in the California Assembly. Every day I meet people in this district who have been personally helped by his work. He is going to be a tough act to follow - but I am sincerely honored that he has put his trust in me and I look forward to working with him as a partner when he is serving in the State Senate," continued Reilly.

Leland Yee was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2002.

Democrat Janet Reilly currently serves as a Director of the Golden Gate Bridge Board. Janet is a former journalist who has worked as a businesswoman and has an extensive background in the non-profit world. Janet Reilly also serves on Mayor Gavin Newsom's Policy Council for Children, Youth, and Families, but she considers her experience raising two daughters in San Francisco one of her most important qualifications for Assembly.

In addition to Leland Yee, Janet Reilly's campaign for Assembly has been endorsed by former Lt. Governor and Speaker Leo McCarthy, California State Controller Steve Westly, San Francisco Supervisors Michela Alioto-Pier, Jake McGoldrick, Tom Ammiano and Gerardo Sandoval, School Board Commissioner Sarah Lipson, former San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Matt Gonzalez, former San Francisco Supervisor Tony Hall, Catholic Charities Executive Director Brian Cahill and former State Librarian Kevin Starr.

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