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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
Smart Voter Betsy Butler

Candidate for
State Senator; District 26

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Nonprofit Organization Director
  • Served in the State Assembly from 2010 to 2012 representing the 53rd District. The Governor signed 14 of her bills during her term.
  • Focused on a safe and healthy environment, she passed the law banning the toxin BPA in baby products and carried the first moratorium on fracking.
  • Named Legislator of the Year by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Veterans (AMVETS) recognizing her work for those who served.
  • Serves on the boards of the Redondo Beach Veteran's Memorial Task Force, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project of Los Angeles and Peace Over Violence.
  • Spearheaded the effort to convert 6.2 acres of fallow land into multi-use sports fields in Torrance by organizing local, county and state agencies.
  • Worked for the CA League of Conservation Voters, Environmental Defense Fund, served in the Clinton administration and on the CA Film Commission.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Environment
  • Seniors
  • Veterans
Questions on Issues

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Key Endorsements
  • Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles
  • California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV)
  • Dolores Huerta, Co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW)
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.betsybutler.com
E-mail: betsy@betsybutler.com

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