For Immediate Release: October 13, 2023
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California Environmental Voters Endorses Gil Cisneros for Congress
Former Los Angeles County Congressmember Cisneros Has Been A Champion For Environmental Protection
Covina, CA – Today, the California Environmental Voters endorsed Gil Cisneros in his campaign for California’s 31st Congressional District. Cisneros was recently the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and a Los Angeles County Congressmember. California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) is renowned for its dedication to promoting environmental causes and sustainable policies. In their mission to protect the air, land, water, and the future, they organize voters, elect and train climate champion candidates, push climate solutions to the forefront of public discourse, and hold lawmakers accountable to take bold policy action.
“California Environmental Voters is proud to support Gil Cisneros in his campaign for the 31st Congressional District,” said Matt Abularach-Macias, Deputy Campaigns Director for EnviroVoters. “As a Congressman Gil had shown a strong understanding of the urgent need to address climate change, so he prioritized environmental protection and sustainable policies. His passion for protecting and providing access to our great American outdoors, improving our air and water quality, and advancing environmental justice make him a strong choice for voters in the district. As his opponent Susan Rubio continues to take checks from Big Oil, we know we can count on Gil to stick with California’s values of standing up to corporate polluters. That’s because Gil recognizes bold and immediate action to combat the climate crisis will also foster economic growth and create green jobs for our communities. We need Gil back on the Hill!”
Throughout his career, Gil Cisneros has consistently demonstrated his passion for preserving California’s natural beauty, safeguarding our precious resources, and advocating for policies that effectively combat climate change. His track record in Congress reflects his commitment to promoting renewable energy, supporting clean water initiatives, and preserving our state’s diverse ecosystems. His support of major climate legislation has earned him a 98% score from the League of Conservation Voters from 2019 – 2020, and a 100% each from the National Parks Conservation Association and Clean Water Action.
Cisneros’s Congressional campaign is endorsed by 15 Members of Congress, as well as several labor unions, Party leaders, and local elected officials in CA-31. Cisneros was previously endorsed in his past campaigns for Congress by the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Democratic Conservation Alliance, and Council for a Livable World PAC.
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Gil Cisneros is the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the Military’s Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer. A former U.S. Naval Officer, Gil was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (2), the National Defense Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his exemplary service to his country.
From 2018 to 2021, Cisneros served as U.S. representative for Los Angeles county in California’s 39th Congressional District where he served on the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs committees.
Gil is Advocate and co-founder of The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation, an organization committed to improving the level of Hispanic education in the country and the lives of Veterans. Gilbert’s dedication toward philanthropy began when he purchased a winning California Mega Millions lottery ticket in 2010. Gil and Jacki partnered with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the city of Pico Rivera, California to create Generation First Degree Pico Rivera, with the goal of putting a college degree in every Hispanic household in the city. Gil’s commitment to education led him to be appointed to former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative’s advisory board.
California’s 31st is an open Congressional District in Los Angeles County covering the San Gabriel Valley. Incumbent Congressmember Grace Napolitano is retiring. The district includes all or part of the Cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, San Dimas, South El Monte, and West Covina. 51.2% of the registered voters in CA-31 identify as Latino, and 15.3% are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent.
*Gil Cisneros is a former Navy officer and the use of his military rank, job titles and photographs in uniform does not* imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.
