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For Immediate Release
May 5, 2021
 
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MCOSKER SECURES POWERFUL SUPPORT OF LA/OC BUILDING TRADES
Tim McOsker Nails Down Pivotal Endorsement from Heavy-Hitting Labor Organization in Race for LA City Council District 15

SAN PEDRO, CA -- Further adding to his wide-ranging support from working families in the race for Los Angeles City Council District 15, today Tim McOsker, a longtime local attorney, non-profit executive, community volunteer, and former Chief of Staff to then-Mayor Jim Hahn, earned the influential endorsement of the Los Angeles/Orange County Building Trades Council.

Representing over 100,000 skilled workers, the Los Angeles/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council is the umbrella organization that serves 48 local labor unions and district councils, in 14 trades.

In a letter sent to McOsker’s campaign in support of his candidacy as part of announcing their endorsement, LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Ron Miller commented:

“I am happy to confirm that the Los Angeles & Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council Business Managers have endorsed your candidacy for City Council in the City of Los Angeles.

After reviewing your public experience and your commitment to working families, we think you will be a great asset when you are elected. Your experience will benefit all the constituents that encompass the 15th District.

The Building Trades Craft Unions are proud to support your campaign, and we offer our assistance in helping in your election campaign.”

A partial list of McOsker's high-powered endorsements to date can be found below:

Organizations:

• Los Angeles/Orange County Building Trades Council
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
• Ironworkers Local 433
• Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16, including Local 78, Local 114, Local 230, Local 250, Local 345, Local 364, Local 398, Local 403, Local 460, Local 484, Local 582, Local 709, Local 761
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12
• Laborers (LiUNA) Local 1309
• Laborers (LiUNA) Local 300
• United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36

State & Local Leaders:

• Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn
• California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo
• California State Senate Majority Leader and Former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg
• California State Assemblyman Miguel Santiago
• Los Angeles City Councilmember, former State Senator and State Assemblymember, Gil Cedillo
• Former California State Assembly Speaker and Los Angeles City Council President, Herb Wesson*
• Taxpayer watchdog and Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick (Ret.)*
• Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel (Ret.)*
• Los Angeles City Controller Rick Tuttle (Ret.)*
• Los Angeles Unified School District Board President Dr. Richard Vladovic (Ret.)*
• Los Angeles Unified School District Board Member David Tokofsky (Ret.)*
• California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
• Los Angeles City Councilmember and President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners Cindy Miscikowski (Ret)*
• San Fernando City Councilwoman and former State Assemblywoman Cindy Montanez 
• State Senator Martha M. Escutia (Ret.)*
• Democratic Party and labor leader Jimmie Woods Gray*
• Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Advancement Project and Long-Standing Civil Rights Attorney Connie Rice*
• Gerry Chaleff, Former Special Assistant for Constitutional Policing to the LAPD Police Chief*
• Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Nathalie Rayes*
• LA County Civilian Oversight Commission Executive Director Brian Williams*
• LA84 President and CEO Renata Simril*
• Chair of the Appointed LA Charter Commission and UC Board of Regents Chair Emeritus George Kieffer*
• Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Chair Gene Hale*

*Titles and organizations for identification purposes only


Tim McOsker is a lifelong San Pedro community member who has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for all Angelenos. Tim has had a long history of serving San Pedro, and all Angelenos, in many critical leadership roles over his three decades of experience in government, including as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy City Attorney for former Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn. Before serving in the City of Los Angeles, Tim served as city attorney to various Southern California jurisdictions. 

Today, Tim serves as Chief Executive Officer of AltaSea, a non-profit advancing scientific discovery and collaboration in ocean sustainability and the blue economy, augmenting job creation at the Port of Los Angeles. As a dedicated activist committed to improving his community, Tim also currently sits on the governing boards of numerous local organizations, including the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District (PBID), the Bridge Cities Alliance,  the Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers (South Bay), and the Linc Housing Corporation, which provides affordable housing solutions for Angelenos.

Tim's parents, Mac and Patricia, raised all 6 of their kids in San Pedro.   Tim and Connie (Tamburri) McOsker have been married for nearly 35 years and have 5 adult children who themselves were all raised in the District.  

For more information, please visit timmcosker.com.