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Gil Cisneros Endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters

Jul 30, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2024

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Gil Cisneros Endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters

IAFF representing more than 340,000 members backs Cisneros for CA 31

Covina, CAToday, Gil Cisneros, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 31st District, is proud to announce the endorsement of the International Association of Fire Fighters. The IAFF represents paid full-time firefighters and emergency medical services personnel in the United States and Canada. The IAFF has more than 344,440 members in its more than 3,500 affiliate organizations. This endorsement showcases Cisneros’ commitment to public safety and his support for the first responders who serve and protect our communities.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I am proud to stand with our brave firefighters and first responders. Throughout my career, I have been a strong advocate for the PRO Act and the Rights of unions, fighting to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize. Thank you, IAFF, for your trust!” said Cisneros

Cisneros is committed to working collaboratively with first responder agencies, community leaders, and residents to create safer neighborhoods and uphold the rule of law. This endorsement is a testament to his steadfast dedication to these principles.

Gil Cisneros supporters include California Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Supervisor Hilda Solis, Congresswoman Napolitano,  Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, ALADS, BOLD PAC, GIFFORDS PAC, ASPIRE PAC, California Environmental Voters, League of Conservation Voters, SEIU California, Democrats Serve, the New Democratic Coalition Action Fund, The Los Angeles Labor Federation, and the International Association of Fire Fighters. A full endorsement list can be found here.

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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 2019 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 an 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.

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