“Over the years, I have watched Elena Baca-Santa Cruz as she has advocated for community college students and workers as president of their union.  I was always impressed with her tenacity and passion.  And I’ve seen her work hand in hand with her mother, Victoria Baca, to get thousands of petition signatures to bring new industry and jobs here to Moreno Valley.   I continue to be amazed by her energy, her commitment to fairness and justice, and her work ethic.  Elena Baca-Santa Cruz will be a tremendous addition to the City Council and will fill her mother’s seat in a way that will make all of us proud.”

“I have had the opportunity to work with Elena Baca-Santa Cruz to improve the lives of the people of Moreno Valley through public service.  Our paths have crossed many times over the years as we have both been quite involved in our communities.  Elena Baca-Santa Cruz is the best choice and I am proud to join a growing list of Moreno Valley leaders in supporting her candidacy for Moreno Valley Council District 1.”

“I have had the opportunity to get to know Ms. Elena Baca-Santa Cruz for many years. I have learned first-hand that Ms. Elena Baca Santa Cruz is a true advocate for the City of Moreno Valley…this includes families, youth and the elderly.  She has always been there when individuals or businesses need help and she works hard to find solutions and resources.  She’s always been an advocate for MVAQ (Moreno Valley Aquatics), our swim team, and has helped us many times to keep the program going.  She does this just as someone that cares – not for any reward.  It is for this reason I am supporting Ms. Elena Baca Santa Cruz for Moreno Valley District 1”.

On behalf of the more than 58,000 members of Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, we are pleased to endorse Elena Baca Santa Cruz’s campaign for City Council of Moreno Valley, District 1. The Southwest Carpenters support candidates who are committed to improving the lives of our members and their families. In making our decision, the Inland Empire Political Action Committee considered your willingness to stand up for working families like ours by investing in our infrastructure, supporting prevailing wages for workers, and protecting the benefits our members have earned.

The IELC is a nonpartisan organization, we believe in electing champions for working families and their communities. For us it is not about a party affiliation; it’s about candidates who will stand on the side of working families and have the ability to push the important issues to get things done because creating good jobs, affordable housing, retirement security, and healthcare-for-all are all political decisions.

The continuous assault on workers, their rights, and their unions has caused an economic imbalance in our country that has led to the almost complete obliteration of the Middle Class. The Working Class is the largest percent of our population and trying to put food on the table, quality of life, rent, whether or not they can afford their medication, and hopefully have a few dollars left over at the end of the month are the struggles they face every day.

It is our job to improve working conditions and career opportunities in order to build our communities up and this is why we endorse Elena Baca Santa Cruz for Moreno Valley City Council, District 1.

Latinas Lead California is the first and only non-partisan political action committee dedicated to increasing the number of Latinas in elected office, appointments, and other prominent leadership positions.

We do this by providing funds and critical resources to endorsed candidates. We do so, by hosting signature fundraising events, maximizing our Young Professionals Network (YPN), providing mentorship, building our membership, and empowering Latinas from all walks of life.

Latinas Lead California values and engage Latinas in the political process by ensuring Latinas have a seat at the political table and this is why we endorse Elena Baca Santa Cruz for Moreno Valley City Council, District 1.

Juntas somos poderosas.