Key Endorsements
“Jonathan Hatami understands and values the law, wants to promote public safety and create communities for everyone to thrive. He will implement real reforms that will not only benefit the communities of Los Angeles County, but also serve the rehabilitative process for justice – involved individuals.”
“Hatami is a strong and effective prosecutor of crimes against children and the most vulnerable in our communities. He has shown real leadership in the trenches defending the defenseless. He has the pulse of the people and knows reforms don’t have to come at the expense of public safety.”
“Jonathan Hatami fought for justice for Gabriel and our family. As District Attorney, he will fight just as hard for you and your children.”
“George Gascón must be defeated, and Jonathan Hatami is the best candidate to do just that and bring public safety back to Los Angeles. Like myself, Jonathan has prosecuted those who target, abuse and murder children. He cares about victims and has the character to be the District Attorney. I proudly endorse Jonathan Hatami to be the next Los Angeles District Attorney. He has my full support.”
“I am proud to announce my endorsement of Jonathan Hatami for Los Angeles District Attorney. He is the kind of leader LA needs right now. He knows what integrity is all about and will always do the right thing. He was the first one to step forward and challenge George Gascón’s dangerous policies. That takes courage and shows true leadership. The passion he brings when fighting for justice for abused, neglected and murdered children is what he will bring to all of Los Angeles. He has my support.”
Elected Leaders
- Alhambra Councilmember
Katherine Lee - Arcadia Mayor
April Verlato - Former Arcadia Mayor
Peter Amundson - Arcadia Councilmember
Sharon Kwan - Arcadia Councilmember
Eileen Wang - Azusa Councilmember
Andrew Mendez - Bellflower Former Mayor and Central Basin Water Director
Juan Garza - CA State Assemblymember
Tom Lackey - Castaic Lake Water Agency Board Vice President
Bill Cooper - Commerce Mayor
Hugo Argumedo - Commerce Vice Mayor
Ivan Altamirano - Commerce Councilmember
Kevin Lainez - Commerce Councilmember
Oralia Rebollo - Commerce Councilmember
Mireya Garcia - El Monte Mayor Pro Tem
Martin Herrera - Fresno County District Attorney
Lisa Smittcamp - Hidden Hills Mayor Pro Tem
Eniko Gold - Huntington Beach Mayor
Tony Strickland - Kern County District Attorney
Cynthia Zimmer - Lancaster Mayor
R. Rex Parris - Lancaster Vice Mayor
Marvin Crist - Lancaster Councilmember
Ken Mann - Lancaster Councilmember
Lauren Hughes-Leslie - Lancaster Councilmember
Raj Mahli - LaVerne Mayor
Tim Hepburn - Los Angeles County Supervisor
Michael Antonovich, Ret. - Former Manhattan Beach Mayor
Mark Burton, Ret. - Mar Vista Elected Community Leader
Carolyn Honda - Mar Vista Elected Community Leader
Greg Kopelow - Mar Vista Elected Community Leader
Andrew Marton - Mar Vista Elected Community Leader
Dr. Jennifer Rafeedie - Mar Vista Elected Community Leader
Drew Ruesch - Palmdale Councilmember
Richard Loa - Palmdale Councilmember
Eric Ohlsen
- Palmdale Mayor
Austin Bishop - Palmdale School Board Member
Kathleen Duren - Palmdale School Board Trustee
Nancy Smith - Palos Verdes Estates Councilmember
Michael Kemp - Pico Rivera Mayor
Andrew Lara - Riverside County District Attorney
Mike Hestrin - Rosemead Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark - Rosemead School District Trustee
John Quintanilla - Rosemead School District President
Ron Esquivel - Santa Clarita Mayor
Jason Gibbs - Santa Clarita Councilmember
Bill Miranda - Santa Clarita Councilmember
Laurene Weste - Santa Clarita Councilmember
Marsha McLeanSanta Monica Mayor
Phil Brock - San Gabriel City Clerk
Julie Nguyen - San Gabriel Mayor
John Harrington - San Gabriel Councilmember
Eric Chan - Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Member
Aree Diarian - South El Monte Councilmember
Hector Delgado - South Gate Councilmember
Joshua Barron - South Gate Mayor
Gil Hurtado - South Gate Vice Mayor
Maria Davila - Former CA State Senator & Democratic Majority Leader
Gloria Romero - Former CA State Assemblymember
Paula Boland - U.S. Congressmember
Mike Garcia - Venice Neighborhood Councilmember
Soledad Ursua - Walnut Councilmember
Eric Ching - West Covina Mayor
Rosario Diaz - Westwood Community Councilmember
Roozbeh Farahanipour - Whittier Mayor
Joe Vinatieri - Whittier Councilmember
Cathy Warner - Whittier Councilmember
Fernando Dutra - Whittier Councilmember
Octavio Cesar Martinez - Whittier Councilmember
Jessica Martinez
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Individual
- Gene Harris
Chief, Pasadena PD and President, Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association - Jake Fisher
Chief, El Monte PD - Tania Owen
Wife of Sergeant Steve Owen and Retired LASD Detective - Ana Estevez
Piqui’s Mom and Family Law Reform Advocate - Donna Estevez
Piqui’s Grandma and Victim Advocate - The Family of Gabriel Fernandez
- Chris Contreras
Gabriel Fernandez’s Uncle - Olivia Rubio
Gabriel Fernandez’s Cousin and Victim Advocate - Emily Carranza
Gabriel Fernandez’s Cousin and Victim Advocate - The Family of Anthony Avalos
- Maricruz Avalos
Anthony Avalos’ Aunt - David & Maria Barron
Anthony Avalos Uncle & Aunt - Emma Rivas
Christopher Beasley’s Mom and Victim Advocate - Cathy Familathe
Anthony Maynez’s Aunt, Victim Advocate, Labor and Community Organizer - Imelda Hernandez
Christian David Silva’s Mom and Victim Advocate - Perla Mendoza
Daniel Elijah’s Mom and Illicit Fentanyl Awareness Advocate - Jaime Puerta
Daniel’s Dad and Illicit Fentanyl Awareness Advocate - Aurora Carlos
Benjamin Salvidres’ Mom and Victim Advocate - Lili Trujillo
Valentina’s Mom and Street Racing Prevention Advocate - Lori Argumedo
Bethany’s Aunt and Street Racing Prevention Advocate - Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez
- David S. K. Lee
Commissioner, California Volunteers Commission - Richie Greenberg
Founder Recall San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin - Pastor James Kaddis
- Phil Mautino
Juvenile Court Judge, Retired - James Woods
Actor - Robert Maynez
Veteran and Labor Management Relations Manager
- Mark Maldonado
President, Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - David Donahue
Non-profit Leader and Small Business Owner - James Hellmold
Retired, Chief of Special Operations LAPD - Pastor Paul Chappell
- Eddie Vazquez
Retired Captain, Pomona PD - Harmony Bell
Teacher - Denise Lite
Family Law Advocate - Tim O’Quinn
Lead LASD Detective on the 2013 Gabriel Fernandez Case - Pep Williams
Fine Art Photographer and 3rd Generation DogTown Skateboarder - Rex Ingram
Former LAPD Lieutenant - Aidan Chao
Chairman, LA County Taxpayers Association - Gold Shields Podcast
- Houman David Hemmati, MD, PhD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist & PhD Research Scientist - Burton Brink
Retired LASD Sergeant and Crime Victims’ Rights Advocate - Moses Castillo
Retired LAPD Detective and Victim Advocate - Larry Stearn
LAPD Valley Bureau Foundation President - Thomas Armstrong
Retired Chief, El Monte PD - Sean Cazares
Former San Dimas Senior Citizens Commissioner - Dean Cain
Actor and Filmmaker - Patrizia Barretto
Alvaro Barretto’s Sister and Victim Advocate - Regina Draskovich
Curtis Draskovich’s Mom and Victim Advocate - Michael & Monica Maynez
Anthony Maynez’s Brother and Sister-in-Law - Bertha Fraire
Aleyah Toscano’s Mom and Victim Advocate - Cortlyn Bridges
Ky Alicia Thomas’s Mom and Victim Advocate - Kamryn Saltus
Ky Alicia Thomas’s Sister and Victim Advocate - Angelina Gray
Kassidy’s Mom and Victim Advocate - David Reynoso Retired Chief
El Monte Police Department
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