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Harris has leaned into being the first woman and first woman of color in the role to connect with groups that will be key to the administration s success as the recovery unfolds.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with female Democratic lawmakers and activists on Thursday to boost support for the White House’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, highlighting the growing political power of women in Congress.
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The virtual meeting, which a White House source said was likely the first of many that Harris will hold specifically with women in power, focused on how women have been affected by job losses, small business closures and a lack of childcare as well as how Biden s plan will address these issues. Nearly 400,000 childcare jobs have been lost since the outset of the pandemic, Harris said. (COVID-19 graphic: tmsnrt.rs/34pvUyi)
Today, five current and four former members of the Costa Mesa City Council announced their support for Mayor Katrina Foley’s campaign for Orange County Supervisor. The group includes Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Mar; current councilmembers Manuel Chavez, Loren Gameros, Jeff Harlan, and Arlis Reynolds; former mayors Libby Cowan, Linda Dixon, and Mary Hornbuckle; and former Mayor Pro Tem John Stephens.
“Mayor Katrina Foley’s record of service speaks for itself; she has the experience we need on the Board of Supervisors,” remarked Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Marr on announcing her endorsement. “What you can’t tell from a resume is that Katrina cares deeply about the work she does, and brings focus and attention to detail to difficult problems that urgently need solutions. She will make an excellent Supervisor for Orange County.”
The Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties announced its endorsement for Mayor Katrina Foley’s campaign for Orange County Supervisor. Foley is seeking election to Orange County’s 2nd Supervisorial District, in an election that will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Katie Arthur, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, released the following statement announcing the endorsement:
“Mayor Katrina Foley is an unwavering advocate for women’s health. She will continue to help ensure women have access to the health care services they need. On the Board of Supervisors, Mayor Foley will fight to protect the essential health services that local communities rely on. Please join us in supporting Mayor Katrina Foley for Supervisor, and make sure you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, March 9.”