Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the office of Mitchell Englander.

Mitchell Englander announced that his campaign for Los Angeles County Supervisor has received the endorsement of Assemblymember Chris Holden.

“Mitch Englander puts families first. He’s working hard to improve public safety, create jobs and protect our neighborhoods. Democrat or Republican, Mitch is the clear choice for Supervisor for anyone looking for a smart and proven leader.” Holden said. “I’m proud to endorse Mitch Englander for L.A. County Supervisor.”

Holden, who serves Assembly District 41 that covers much of Angeles National Forest and parts of Pasadena, is the latest high profile leader to join a bipartisan coalition of supporters united behind Englander.

The endorsement also adds to Englander’s increased momentum following the release of polling data showing his campaign with a substantial early lead.

“Assemblymember Chris Holden is a strong and committed leader, who is known for reaching across the aisle to build the bipartisan coalitions necessary to really put California families first,” Englander said. “I’m honored to have his support.”

Holden joins a growing number of business, public safety, neighborhood and community leaders across the 5th District supporting Mitchell Englander for Supervisor.

Since launching his campaign for Supervisor, Englander quickly racked up endorsements from prominent business and community leaders including; Dario Frommer, Former Assembly Majority Leader; Mike Feuer, LA City Attorney; Nury Martinez, LA City Councilmember; Paul Krekorian, LA City Councilmember; Karla Ahmanson, Co-President; Los Angeles Reserve Police Foundation; Bert Boeckmann, Owner, Galpin Motors, Inc.; Peter Grossman, M.D., F.A.C.S., The Grossman Burn Center; Matt Krieger, South Pasadena resident; and many more throughout the district.

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