Weber’s message of economic opportunity
and high-quality, affordable education resonates with voters
Lemon Grove, CA – Educator and local jobs advocate Dr. Shirley
Weber has won the race for the 79th Assembly district, defeating Republican
Mary England with 60.27 percent of the vote. Weber, a professor and department
chair at San Diego State University, has a record of creating jobs and serving
the community that stretches back over her 30 years as a resident of the
district.
“I am honored to
have won the support of so many who see that high-wage jobs and better public
schools are key to getting our economy back on track,” said Dr. Weber. “I
commend Mary England on running a great campaign.
“Tonight, the
challenges we face are clear. Our economy isn’t creating enough high-wage jobs –
jobs that allow families to purchase a home, send their kids to college
and retire with dignity,” Weber said. “In
Sacramento, I’m going to focus on doing basic things we know help create good
jobs – fundamentals like improving the business climate in our area, expanding
access to high-quality public education, and investing in infrastructure
projects that put our friends and neighbors back to work.
“It is an honor to
have run this race and to have the support of so many people who believe that
we have what it takes to get this economy back on track. I look forward to
working with everyone - Republicans, Democrats and Independents - to improve our economy and our quality of life.
“Thank you to
everyone who stood with me, who stood up for our kids and our jobs and our
community. I am profoundly grateful to the voters, and to everyone who
volunteered on our campaign and came with us on this journey. I look forward to
the road ahead, and to representing everyone in the 79th in
Sacramento.”
About Dr. Shirley Weber
Born to sharecroppers in Hope, Arkansas, Shirley Weber
has lived in California since the age of 3. Educated in our state’s public
schools, she received her BA, MA and PhD from UCLA by the time she was 26. A
respected community advocate known for her work on closing the academic
achievement gap for children of color, Dr. Weber is the former President of the
San Diego School Board. She currently serves as the mayor’s appointee and Chair
of the Citizens’ Equal Opportunity Commission, and is a professor at SDSU. Dr.
Weber has lived in the 79th Assembly District for over 30 years.
To learn more, visit http://www.drweber4assembly.
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