Vows to make high quality public education for all a top priority
(SACRAMENTO) — Professor and small businessman Anthony Rendon (D-Lynwood) today was sworn in as the Assemblymember for the 63rd Assembly District, which includes the communities of Bell, Cudahy, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount and South Gate. The ceremony was held on the Assembly Floor at the State Capitol at noon.
"I am a strong believer that our short- and long-term economic and job growth is dependent on investment in education," said Rendon. "One of my legislative priorities will be to work to ensure that no-cost publicly funded pre-school services for income-qualifying families and high-quality, low-cost public community colleges and universities are made available for all Californians.
"I also plan to continue to work on finding ways to lower the cost of health care, seek tougher regulations to protect our natural resources and ensure that we have adequate law enforcement resources for our neighborhoods."
Assemblymember Rendon was accompanied by his father for the swearing-in. The oath of office was administered by the Honorable, Mary Lou Villar de Longoria, Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court.