ENDORSEMENTS:

TO MAKE YOUR OWN ENDORSEMENT : Simply e-mail our campaign team your name, occupation/title, city and a brief quote to thottam4assembly@gmail.com or peterthottam@gmail.com.

Some Endorsement Highlights :

    (1) California Teachers for Academic Excellence
    (2) Patrick Henry Democratic Club of Southern California
    (3) Gregory Moran - Manhattan Beach Democrat
    (4) Cynthia Souther - South Bay Democratic Party Activist
    (5) Peggy Fratella - South Bay Democratic Party Activist
    (6) School of the Americas Watch - L.A. Chapter
    (7) James and Susan Benning (Manhattan Beach - Progressive Democrats of America)
    (8) Roselva Ungua - United Teachers of Los Angles (UTLA)
    (9) John Strain - Law Offices of John Strain (Tax Attorney, Manhattan Beach)

            "Today's challenging times call for leaders who understand the complex economic world we live in while also having compassionate concern for all levels of our society.  Peter Thottam offers a unique blend of these qualities." - John Strain

   (10) Lt. Eric Shine-AD53 Activist & U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point 

   (11) Frank Hill & Sheila Goldner - LA Activists; 

   (12) Steve Johnson - Los Angeles School Teacher

   (13) Bob, Elizabeth & Jason Hart - AD53 Family concerned about California.

   (14) Susan Serpa, Democratic Coordinator, National Accountability Network   

"We need more representatives elected who dare speak the truth as Peter does." - Susan Serpa

      (15) Allan Taylor - Democratic Activist 

    (16) Prof. Mark Geddes  - Computer Scientist, Torrance resident

    (17) Ralph Lopez, Author; Director, Jobs for Afghans

"Our republic is at a stage where we need fearless candidates who ask the hard questions. Peter is such a candidate." - Ralph Lopez

      (18) Maria Christina - AD53 Democratic Party Grassroots Activist

    (19) Hilda Bolden - AD53 Democratic Party Grassroots Activist 

    (20) Glenn Hopkins - UTLA Chapter Co-Chair, Mar Vista Teacher           

    (21) Margaret Sowma - Beach Cities resident / AD53 voter

    (22, 23 & 24) Philip Spolin, Mark Lippman, Julius Galacki - Venice & Mar Vista AD53 Voters

    (25) Renee Klein - Teacher ; Marina Del Rey voter.

    (26) Glen R. Westphalen - Marina Del Rey voter.

    (27) Sherry Schwartz & friends - AD53 South Bay

  
ORGANIZATIONAL & INDIVIDUAL ENDORSERS WITH WEBSITE LINKS (click below):    

     (28) Frank Dorrel, Prominent Local Activist, Publisher - "Addicted to War"
     (29) John Leonard, Publisher, ProgressivePress.com,
          PO Box 126, Joshua Tree CA 92252
     (30) Ed Asner (Actor & Political Activist)
     (31) Orange County Peace Coalition
     (32) Rebecca Tobias - Raoul Wallenberg Institute
     (33) Cindy Sheehan (Congressional Candidate - 2010)

     (34) Dennis Kucinich, Democratic Presidential Candidate (2004, 2008)

     (35) L.A. Board of Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas
     (36) David Swanson - Dennis Kucinich Press Secretary (2004) ; AfterDowningStreet.org cofounder

     (37) Kevin Lynn - Democrats for America; Democratic State Party E-Board.

     (38) Dr. Dave Stokesbary, MD - OptimumMagnetics.com / AD53 Democrat

     (39) CEO Isaac Asbery - Teen Intervention Program

     (40) David Adelson - Research Psychologist (UCLA) & KPFK/Pacifica Radio volunteer, Board Member & Media Activist (LA Sound Posse).

"Peter has a genuine hunger for and interest in creating a more just, more equitable society, along with the skills and vision to make it a reality.  I heartily endorse his candidacy." - David Adelson (KPFK)

    (41) Lila Garrett - ""I strongly endorse Peter Thottam's state assembly candidacy.  His history of activism in the antiwar movement and in the areas of Constitutional Rights and fiscal responsibility, and other qualifications demonstrate that he is the real thing.  The truest voice for peace & real statewide reform in the Assembly District race for Ted Lieu's former Assembly seat."   -  KPFK host

- Lila Garrett, Host of KPFK’s Connect the Dotss

Other Individual Endorsers and
Assembly District Residents:

    (42) Renee Klein - Jane Goodall Institute, LAUSD retired teacher & Marina
Del Rey resident

  "I support and endorse Peter Thottam and know that he will work for the people. Educational reforms will be an area that Peter will focus on to improve the quality of our schools as well as greater educational opportunities to engage and challenge our youth." - Renee Klein

    (45) David Cyrus Koupai - Los Angeles and
District Activist : :

" Peter:   You are doing a great job.  It's wonderful having a citizen as highly educated as you are pursuing a leadership position.  I wish all our leaders had the capacity to lead, and the hard earned knowledge that you have.  While I vote Libertarian, and not Democratic, I certainly can stand behind a man of knowledge and principles as yourself.  My personal feeling of the California government is that there should be cuts across the board in all departments.  I believe in Constitutional, limited government.  I think government is too big to do any good.  There has to be some kind of focus by these officials to curtail the size of government and allow the individual citizen and small businesses of our neighborhoods a shake and a stake at trying to earn a decent living and have a vision of hope for the future.   I appreciate your weekly notes.  I always vote.  If I have the option to vote for you, you DEFINITELY have my vote, based on your convictions, philosophy, dedication, education, and principles.  I will take you over the Villaraigosas, Boxers, Feinsteins, and other clowns of the California political landscape.   Phenomenal work.  Thanks, " -  David Cyrus Koupai P.O. Box 7153

(46) John Vollbrecht, Former State Assembly
Candidate and Local District Activist :

"Peter is one of the hardest working and  educated activists that I have ever had the pleasure to encounter. Most Assembly candidates are "one-note"  Charlies or Charlenes. Not so with Peter. He can run you up, down, around and more importantly, make you understand the nuances of the imporatnt issues of our day. As a long-time environmentalist, I can honestly say He would make an earth-shaking difference in Sacramento. "

       (47) Jay Levin - LA Weekly Founder and former Editor-in-Chief

" I have known Peter for years and if Sacramento needs anything, it is someone as committed to people and as willing to challenge the powers that be as he is, in place of the bend-over Dems who don't know how to fight now in power." - Jay Levin (LA Weekly Founder & former Editor-in-Chief)

       (48) Linda Milazzo, Managing Editor, OpEdNews, Blogger, Educator

" Peter is a tireless and effective advocate and organizer for progressive issues, government accountability and reform. I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy. California's 53rd Assembly District will benefit greatly from his dedication and leadership. "

   (49) Lisa Woods  - Torrance Physician, Democrat

"Peter is the cat's meow.   The guy is about as grassroots and as dedicated as they come.  He will absolutely stand up for regular working class people and against the Special Interests and lobbyists that run Sacramento.  He has guts, intellect and vision.   It is a rare combination. Peter acts when others merely stand by, watch and shrug their shoulders.  California needs people like him in Sacramento now more than ever."

   (50) Carol Bates - Retired business owner and long time dedicated Manhattan Beach democrat.

   (51) Dr. Kevin Barrett, radio host, No Lies Radio & American Freedom Radio

    (52) Carol Wolman, MD  -- Candidate for Congress, CA District 1

" Peter Thottam was for impeachment of Bush and Cheney, when few people would speak out about their crimes.  He's his own person, and will work for the people, not for corporate interests. "