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PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS

  • United Firefighters Los Angeles City (UFLAC) IAFF Local 112

  • Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL)

  • Los Angeles Association of Airport Police Officers (LAAPOA) 

  • Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)

  • Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA)

  • Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)

  • ​Los Angeles School Police Management Association (LASPMA)

WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS

  • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 121 Registered Nurses 

  • United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP)

  • Laborers (LiUNA) Local 300

  • International Longshore & Warehouse Union Southern California District Council (ILWU SCDC)

  • International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13

  • International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94

  • Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

  • United Association (UA) Local 250 - Refrigeration, Steamfitters, Welders and Pipefitters

  • United Association (UA) Local 761 - Plumbers & Fitters

  • United Steelworkers Local 675

  • AFSCME Local 3090 - 911 Operators and LAPD Civilians

  • AFSCME Local 3634 - MTA Supervisors

  • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 12

  • ​Los Angeles City Attorneys Association (LACAA)

  • Transportation Communications Union/IAM International Association of Machinists And Aerospace Workers (TCU) Local 1315

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

  • Hollywood Chamber PAC 

  • Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) PAC 

  • Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Jobs PAC

  • ​Los Angeles Restaurant Association

  • Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) PAC

LGBTQ+ & DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS

  • Equality California

  • LGBTQ+ Victory Fund 

  • Avance Democratic Club

  • Blue Wave Democratic Club

  • Democrats for Israel - Los Angeles

ELECTED LEADERS

  • California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

  • California State Assemblymember & Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur

  • California State Assemblymember Mike Gipson

  • California State Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco

  • California State Assemblymember Blanca Rubio

  • Former Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker Emeritus Bob Hertzberg

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

  • Los Angeles Daily News Editorial Board

Statements of Support

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

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UNITED FIREFIGHTERS LOS ANGELES CITY (UFLAC) LOCAL 112

"As a Deputy City Attorney and neighborhood prosecutor, Ethan recognizes the homelessness crisis and public safety emergencies our city  confronts every day. That's why Ethan will demand real accountability and actual results with how the city approaches homelessness to get people off the streets and into drug treatment, mental health counseling, and other supportive services they need. Ethan will also fully fund public safety to improve emergency response, reduce crime and improve neighborhood security. For these reasons and many more, the nearly 3,400 dedicated firefighters and paramedics of United Firefighters Los Angele City Local 112 are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council District 4."

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SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 121RN

"Frontline nurses are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. Ethan will be a bold champion for working people, nurses, and healthcare workers alike at City Hall," said SEIU 121RN Vice President Monique Hernandez. "We know he will work to protect workers’ rights, advocate for better wages and a strong middle-class economy. These are a few reasons why the members of SEIU 121RN are pleased to support Ethan Weaver for LA City Council District 4."

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UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA/UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (UNAC/UHCP)

“The United Nurses Association of California are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council District 4. Frontline nurses trust Ethan to partner with us to ensure we have the tools and resources needed to keep patients safe and improve care. Nurses stand with Ethan because he understands the critical importance of the work our members do. We believe Ethan is the best choice for City Council District 4.”

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PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (PORAC)

“Police and first responders are proud to endorse Deputy City Attorney Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Los Angeles needs leaders who will work to invest more in police and emergency response — not less. That’s why the Peace Officers Research Association are pleased to support neighborhood prosecutor Ethan Weaver. We know he will be a partner with police to reduce crime and gun violence, address homelessness and improve neighborhood security.” 

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LOS ANGELES POLICE PROTECTIVE LEAGUE (LAPPL)

"Los Angeles' police officers are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for L.A. City Council. To improve neighborhood safety, reduce crime and fully fund the LAPD, we need leaders we can trust. Ethan Weaver is the leader we need in the 4th District.As a Deputy City Attorney, Ethan has worked in local police stations and on the frontlines with our officers. He has been a strong partner with law enforcement, and we know he will continue to be an ally with Los Angeles police on the City Council. Ethan is the public safety choice for the 4th district. Los Angeles’ police urge you to vote Ethan Weaver for City Council."

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LOS ANGELES AIRPORT PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (LAAPOA)

“The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers need leaders on the City Council we can trust. As a Deputy City Attorney, Ethan has been a partner with local police to fight and prosecute crime while improving neighborhood security. Ethan understands the critical role our police officers play in protecting the public at some of our nation’s busiest airports as well as parks and green spaces throughout the city. Ethan is the choice of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association. He has our enthusiastic endorsement for L.A. City Council District 4."

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LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (LASPMA)

“The Los Angeles School Police Management Association is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Ethan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving public safety, and we are confident that he will ensure our officers have the necessary resources to support and protect our students. Ethan's leadership on City Council will make our schools and neighborhoods safer for everyone.”

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LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD

“Weaver spent five years as a neighborhood prosecutor and says he witnessed a change from a cooperative relationship with City Hall staff after Raman took office. ‘Problems were ignored if they didn’t advance activists’ ideology,’ he told our editorial board. ‘Running a city is not an ideological job. I don’t have room for ideology, only reality.’

...The L.A. City Council would benefit from more reality and less ideology. Ethan Weaver has our endorsement." Click here to read the full endorsement article. 

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INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES DISTRICT COUNCIL 36

"The International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36 are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. As a Neighborhood Prosecutor, Ethan fought to secure justice for working people and keep our communities safe. We know Ethan will be a steadfast leader who will stand up for working families and bring much needed change to City Hall."

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INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL

"Ethan Weaver is the advocate our working families need on the Los Angeles City Council. His dedication to protecting good-paying jobs, improving our ports, and fighting for the rights of working families is unparalleled. Ethan is committed to securing a prosperous future for our members and ensuring that Los Angeles remains a thriving hub for jobs and opportunities. The International Longshore & Warehouse Union Southern California District Council is proud to stand behind Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council."

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INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION LOCAL 13

"Ethan Weaver will bring the real change we need to Los Angeles City Hall. Ethan will be a champion for working people, good paying jobs, protections for workers’ rights, affordable housing, safer neighborhoods, and solutions to housing the unhoused. Most importantly, Ethan will partner with us to safeguard LA’s Port and keep it competitive so that it can remain a robust economic engine for Los Angeles. Consequently, the members of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 13 are proud to give Ethan Weaver’s City Council campaign our enthusiastic support and endorsement.”

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INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION LOCAL 94

“International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 94 wholeheartedly endorses Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Ethan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to maintaining high-quality, union jobs at our ports, advocating for workers' rights, and ensuring Los Angeles remains a hub of economic opportunity. His dedication to tackling challenges like balancing environmental concerns with economic realities makes him the ideal leader for our members and the city.”

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LABORERS (LiUNA) LOCAL 300

"Laborers Local 300 are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council District 4. We know Ethan will be a pro-worker and pro-jobs champion for our members and the broader labor community. He has our strong support."

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INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (IUOE) LOCAL 12

"Ethan Weaver has proven himself to be a true champion for the working families of Los Angeles. With an unwavering commitment to job creation and protections for workers, Ethan has consistently demonstrated his strong support for our labor community. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12 proudly endorses Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council, knowing that he will continue to stand with us in the fight for fair wages, safer workplaces, and a stronger, more prosperous city for all working families."

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UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL 761 - PLUMBERS & FITTERS

"The members of UA Local 761 are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. Workers need leaders we can count on the invest in infrastructure, create more middle class jobs, protect workers’ rights, expand housing and build a better, stronger Los Angeles. Ethan Weaver gets it. That’s why the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters at UA Local 761 are pleased to give our enthusiastic support to Ethan Weaver for CD-4."

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UNITED ASSOCIATION (UA) LOCAL 250 - REFRIGERATION, STEAMFITTERS, WELDERS AND PIPEFITTERS

“The members of the United Association Local 250 - Refrigeration, Steamfitters, Welders and Pipefitters - are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. Ethan will be a fighter for working families, more good paying middle class jobs, infrastructure investments to grow our economy and he will stand with us to safeguard workers’ rights. We need Ethan to help lead the charge for working people on the LA City Council.”

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UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 675

"United Steelworkers Local 675 proudly endorses Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. We believe that Ethan Weaver is the candidate who will truly champion the cause of labor by standing up for workers' rights and advocating for safer working conditions. With his unwavering commitment to our community, Ethan will work tirelessly to create better jobs and ensure that every worker is treated with dignity and respect. We are confident that Ethan Weaver will be a strong voice for the working class, bringing their concerns to the forefront and fighting for a fair and prosperous future for all."

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AFSCME 3090 - 911 OPERATORS & LA CITY WORKERS

"We proudly endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. His unwavering commitment to the well-being of our city's workers and residents is evident in his dedication to fair labor practices, affordable housing, and equitable public services. Ethan Weaver's vision for a stronger, more inclusive Los Angeles aligns perfectly with the values of AFSCME Local 3090. We believe he will be a tireless advocate for the people of our great city, working to create safer communities and address homelessness while promoting fairness and justice for all. We wholeheartedly support his candidacy."

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AFSCME 3634 - METRO TRANSIT AUTHORITY SUPERVISORS

“The members of AFSCME Local 3634 - MTA Supervisors are proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement of EthanWeaver for LA City Council District 4. Ethan understands the challenges our members face at Los Angeles METRO. - and he recognizes the critical need to ensure worker safety on the job. Ethan is the best choice and we look forward to helping him win this race.” 

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LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION

"The Los Angeles City Attorneys Association proudly supports Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. As a Deputy City Attorney, Ethan has tirelessly fought for the well-being of our communities, demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges our city faces. His commitment to public safety, addressing homelessness, and advocating for the most vulnerable is what we need in City Hall. Ethan's innovative approaches, such as spearheading Project LEAD, showcase his dedication to finding pragmatic solutions to complex issues. As our City Councilmember, we believe Ethan Weaver will bring a fresh perspective, tenacity, and a genuine passion for justice, making him the best choice for the people of the 4th District."

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TCU LOCAL 1315

“The hardworking women and men who make up Transportation Communications Union/IAM International Association of Machinists And Aerospace Workers (TCU) Local 1315 are proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. Ethan understands the critical role our members play to keep Metro running. He also understands the need to ensure our members are paid fairly, have their rights protected and that they can do that job without fearing for their safety. We know Ethan will be a strong partner with us to ensure good wages and benefits for working people and that workers are safe on the job. We are proud to support him for LA City Council District 4.”

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HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER PAC

"Ethan Weaver is the leader we need. Local businesses support Ethan because he will work to combat crime, improve public safety, and reform how the city handles homelessness— so we can finally solve it. Ethan Weaver will help build communities where businesses can operate and thrive in a safe environment. For these reasons among others, the Hollywood Chamber Political Action Committee is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver."

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VALLEY INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE ASSOCIATION (VICA) PAC

“The Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA) PAC is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Valley businesses need new leadership at City Hall, and we know that Ethan will fight for the change we need by combatting homelessness, building more housing, and investing in more police and firefighters. Ethan’s vision for change will create a safer environment for businesses to operate so that all neighborhoods can thrive."

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LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOBS PAC

"The L.A. Jobs PAC sponsored by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce proudly endorses Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. His commitment to cutting red tape for small businesses, bringing good-paying jobs back to LA, and addressing our homelessness and housing crisis is exactly what our city needs. Ethan's dedication to economic growth and public safety makes him the ideal candidate to lead our community toward a brighter future. We believe he will be a strong advocate for both local businesses and the residents of Los Angeles, working tirelessly to create a thriving and inclusive city for all."

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS FEDERATION (BizFed) PAC

“The diverse local employers who make up the Los Angeles County Business Federation PAC are proud to endorse Deputy City Attorney Ethan Weaver because he understands that safer streets and more secure neighborhoods create a stronger environment for the city to thrive. We look forward to working with Ethan on common-sense policies that uplift all Angelenos.”

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LOS ANGELES RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

“The Los Angeles Restaurant Association, a Chapter of the California Restaurant Association, is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Ethan’s plan to improve public safety in our communities will play a critical role in ensuring that our team members, businesses and customers are safe and protected throughout Los Angeles. We look forward to working with Ethan to foster an environment where small businesses can not just get by — but thrive.”

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AVANCE DEMOCRATIC CLUB

“The Avance Democratic Club is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council District 4. The fact is, it’s time for change in Los Angeles, and Ethan Weaver will bring the change we need. He will be a leader for communities across the city, delivering more good paying jobs, safer neighborhoods, expanded housing and a fresh approach at City Hall. The grassroots Democrats at Avance Democratic Club believe Ethan is the best choice.” 

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BLUE WAVE DEMOCRATIC CLUB

"Blue Wave Democratic Club is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver as the next City Councilmember for District 4. He stands with us on a firm commitment to uphold public safety, support local businesses, invest in workforce housing, and reform our approach to homelessness with measurable objectives that maintain transparency and accountability. Ethan is ready to lead on the issues that matter most. We are all in to help ensure victory for his campaign.”

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EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

“Equality California is proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for L.A. City Council. It is unacceptable that Los Angeles is the largest city in the country with no LGBTQ+ representation in our city government. Not only will Ethan restore the LGBTQ+ community’s voice in City Hall, he will be a champion for civil rights, common-sense gun safety reform, and real solutions to our housing affordability crisis.”

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LGBTQ+ VICTORY FUND

"The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is thrilled to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council. Los Angeles is currently the largest city in the country without LGBTQ+ representation in City government – this is an unacceptable reality. We are confident that when elected, Ethan will fight tirelessly for the justice, equality, and representation that our community members deserve."

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CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER FIONA MA

“I am proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for LA City Council. As a local Neighborhood Prosecutor, Ethan has worked on the frontlines to address homelessness and housing related issues. I know he will be an effective leader on behalf of the people of the 4th District on the Los Angeles City Council.”

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ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIR RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR

“It is completely unacceptable that of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Los Angeles is alone in not having a single LGBTQ+ elected official representing our community on the City Council. The upcoming election for L.A. City Council District 4 gives us an opportunity to not only address this gross lack of representation, but also to elect an extraordinary public servant who will roll up his sleeves and get to work to address the many challenges our city faces.

I’m proud to endorse Ethan Weaver because I’m confident that he will be a champion for working families on the L.A. City Council. He will fight for affordable housing, safer streets, and better transit, and will be a strong partner with me to tackle climate change and address growing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, antisemitism, racism, and other forms of hate. Ethan’s experience as a Deputy City Attorney and community leader will be invaluable as he fights to deliver on all the issues that matter most to people across Los Angeles.”

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ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE GIPSON

“Ethan Weaver represents the change Los Angeles needs on the City Council. Ethan will bring a
fresh approach, new ideas and common sense leadership to address the city’s most pressing issues — housing the unhoused, building more housing that is affordable, cracking down on gun violence, fighting for working families and creating safer neighborhoods for every community.
I know Ethan will deliver real change and progress for the people of LA’s 4th district.  Ethan Weaver has my enthusiastic support and endorsement for City Council.”

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ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA PACHECO

“Ethan Weaver will bring common sense leadership to Los Angeles. Like me, he believes in the importance of fully funding local police and firefighters to reduce crime, improve 911 emergency response times, and strengthen local neighborhood security. Ethan will also work to address the homelessness crisis with the urgency it requires. I am proud to endorse Ethan Weaver for Los Angeles City Council District 4.”  

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ASSEMBLYMEMBER BLANCA RUBIO

"Ethan Weaver will bring real change to Los Angeles City Hall. He will focus on bringing pragmatic ideas and commonsense solutions to L.A. to urgently address homelessness, invest in police and firefighters to reduce crime and improve emergency response, while building more housing that is affordable for working families. I know Ethan will be an effective leader for the people of the 4th District and I am proud to endorse him for City Council."

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FORMER SENATE MAJORITY LEADER AND ASSEMBLY SPEAKER EMERITUS
BOB HERTZBERG

"We need change in Los Angeles. Ethan Weaver represents the change we need. As a Deputy City Attorney, Ethan has worked in local police stations and witnessed firsthand the challenges the city is facing, from the homelessness crisis to public safety issues and more. He understands the urgent need to change direction in the 4th District. I know Ethan will be an effective and responsive leader for local families across the Valley and over the hill to Hollywood. Ethan has my strong support. We need Ethan Weaver on the L.A. City Council."

COMMUNITY ENDORSEMENTS

  • Galina Antova

  • Neal & Gayle Baddin

  • Dan & Toby Bernstein

  • Catherine Bewley

  • Bryan Bowen

  • Sarah Brookes

  • Bert Champagne

  • Charlie Coker 

  • Angela Copeland 

  • Kristin Cowles

  • Tom Davila

  • Pam & Craig Davis

  • Carolin Drake

  • Joyce & Stan Dyrector

  • Orin Feldman

  • Robert Goff

  • Larry Gross

  • Noah Gersh

  • Hilary Hearty

  • Stephanie Hope

  • Dr. Dana Jacobson

  • Judy Jacobson

  • Warren & Susan Jason

  • Christiane Jory

  • Lianne Joseph

  • Ani & Joe Kahraman

  • Aaron & Eilidh Kennedy

  • Michelle Lapaglia

  • Joyce Lapinsky

  • Jenny Louie

  • Jenny Louie

  • Melissa Loy

  • Kevin Makowski

  • Erica Martin

  • Matthew McAlpin

  • Jeff McDonough

  • Sonja Midthun

  • Aaron Montelongo

  • Marc & Tammie Moore

  • Mike Nicastro

  • Helena Paulin

  • Jonatahn Pintoff 

  • Paul Ramsey

  • Jay Roby

  • Rita Roth

  • Greg Rosicky

  • Carole Ruggier

  • Rick Sales

  • Art Scangas

  • Walt Shepard

  • Abbey & Matt Shichtman

  • Athena Skarpelos

  • Jacquelin Sonderling

  • Lauren Spencer

  • Kristina & Tyler Stonebreaker

  • Justine Szelos

  • Brian Theobald

  • Alexa Tracy

  • Mark Villaverde

  • E. Stuart Wright

  • Valerie Yale

  • John Zaffarano 

  • Malek Adel

  • Holley Browning

  • Stan & Erin Chervin

  • Jason Cottis

  • Susan & Robert Harmon

  • Kerrigan Hennings

  • Ivo Janssen

  • Schelley Kiah

  • Giovanna Landry

  • Peter H. Lee

  • Joyce Lewis

  • Charles & Yelda Malki

  • Anastasia Mann

  • Jack Morrissey

  • Mark & Anita Mothersbaugh

  • Gail Natzler

  • Stefanie Novik

  • Kristina O'Neil

  • Tracy Penn

  • Kathleen Perricone 

  • Marina Pierce

  • Gwen Riley

  • Arthur Sadler

  • Arnie Semsky

  • Sheila Shah

  • Hana Weisman

  • Trevor Winn

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