Ysabel Jurado’s Campaign Builds Momentum with Endorsement from AFT 1521, the Los Angeles College Faculty Guild

LOS ANGELES — Ysabel Jurado’s campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 14 May 24 was endorsed by AFT 1521, the Los Angeles College Faculty Guild.. The announcement comes on the heels of the campaign rolling out a slate of high-profile AAPI endorsements in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, and adds to the growing list of influential backers rallying behind Jurado’s campaign.

“Los Angeles community college faculty are proud to embrace Ysabel Jurado’s campaign for change in LA City Council District 14,” said A. James McKeever, PhD, President of AFT 1521, the Los Angeles College Faculty Guild. “We were deeply disturbed by Councilmember de Leon’s highly offensive comments in the House of Labor, as so many of us and our students come from the communities maligned. 

The endorsement from AFT 1521 underscores the support from both labor and educators who play a vital role in shaping the future of Los Angeles. 

“I am profoundly grateful for the endorsement and support of AFT 1521,” said Ysabel Jurado. “Their commitment to education, economic dignity, housing justice, and uplifting working students and families resonates deeply with the goals of our campaign, and as a former community college student, their support hits especially close to home. I am honored to stand with AFT 1521 in the fight for a city where we all can thrive.”

A lifelong resident of CD-14, Ysabel Jurado brings both lived and professional experience to the race. As an eviction defense attorney, single mother, and daughter of immigrants, she has lived the challenges faced by many residents in the district. Her platform centers on advocating for affordable housing, climate justice, workers’ rights, and creating a solidarity economy throughout Los Angeles. Jurado’s campaign earned first place in the primary election in a field of eight candidates, and continues to gather support from individuals and organizations dedicated to progressive change in Los Angeles, including Los Angeles District 1 Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia, LAUSD School Board member Rocio Rivas, LAUSD Board President Jackie Goldberg, the East Area Progressive Democrats, the Stonewall Democrats, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), SEIU/CIR, UAW6, EAA, Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats, Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County, Democratic Socialists of America – LA, and Ground Game LA.

Details: ysabeljurado.la.