Anthony Portantino plans State Senate run 2016
Former State Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who was termed out of the Assembly last year and was replaced in November by former Pasadena City Councilman Chris Holden, plans to run for state Sen. Carol Liu’s 25th District seat when she’s termed out in 2016. The foothills district spans from Tujunga to Upland and comprises the Angeles National Forest and the cities adjacent to it.
In an email to Beacon Media Wednesday, Portantino said “Although I have not made a formal announcement several hundred friends and neighbors from across the foothills have endorsed my effort..
A bi-partisan group of Mayors from the district have also endorsed, including the Mayor of South Pasadena, Pasadena, Glendale, Glendora, San Dimas, Duarte, Monrovia. In addition, a bi partisan group of city councilmembers, school board members and community college trustees have also endorsed.
I’ve been humbled by the support I’ve received at such an early point in this campaign and I hope to continue that positive momentum. Folks in our region have wonderfully given me the opportunity to introduce myself and it makes a person feel very warm. There is unfinished business in Sacramento when it comes to transparency and accountability and prioritizing education and I’m looking forward to going back there to complete it.”
Portantino served as a state assemblyman for the 44th District for six years. He has been a strong advocate for the California Public Records Act and an active opponent of the 710 Freeway extensions to Pasadena. He currently serves on the California Film Commission.