KPA Holds Political Fundraiser for Assemblymember Hector De La Torre
On Friday, June 26th, 2009, Khorrami Pollard & Abir hosted a fundraiser for Assemblymember Hector De La Torre in his primary bid for State Insurance Commissioner. De La Torre represents the 50th Assembly District, which includes eight cities in southeast Los Angeles County: Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, Lynwood, South Gate as well as the unincorporated neighborhoods of Florence-Graham, and Walnut Park. He was elected November 2004.
De La Torre has worked to bring healthcare solutions to the residents of the 50th Assembly District and pushed for the passage of landmark legislation to guarantee transparency in healthcare insurance policies throughout California. He has fought to re-invest in our educational system, improve our water system, create awareness of recycled water, and tackle local infrastructure needs. In addition, he has successfully expanded eligibility for state financial aid for students attending college.
Prior to serving in the Assembly, he served eight-years on the city council of his native city of South Gate, including 2 years as mayor. He is largely credited for leading South Gate residents in a grassroots campaign to recall corrupt elected officials, stabilize the city’s financial condition, and rebuild public trust.
Assembly member De La Torre holds a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and undertook graduate studies at The George Washington University. He was appointed the Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration.
