#bilela

Now that Day Six is done, the ebbs and flows of the trip represent Los Angeles to a tee. Some days were easy, with sunny skies, a fresh breeze and smiles all around... the kind of days where the side of Los Angeles where potential turns into execution and where the community and individual are one. 

Other days were tough, harsh, and even painful. The broken-down sidewalks shocked the run teams’ ankles. Some residential areas lacked sidewalks all together. A lot of people were shocked that a group of people was simply interested in informing them and finding out what issues mattered to them. The fact that folks in this city can be so confused, some even aggressive, by someone asking “what can the city do for you?” shows the type of leadership Los Angeles has at present. One that is distant, detached, and blind to how challenging life can be for most of the people it serves. 

We can’t continue down this path of ignorance. You not only deserve better, but you are owed better.

Please support the one person on that ballot that literally poured blood, sweat, and heart into all of his efforts to meet the residents of Los Angeles. Support the person who is doing this because LA deserves better and because LA deserves to be inspired. 

Learn about Emanuel Alberto Pleitez’ vision for Los Angeles at www.pleitezforla.com/issues and about him at www.pleitezforla.com/about_emanuel. 

Blog written by Juan Vasquez, Field Organizer and Fellow for the Emanuel Pleitez for Los Angeles Mayor 2013 campaign.

Emanuel Alberto Pleitez is a progressive Los Angeles native, he’s committed to uniting, serving, and inspiring his community. Son of Mexican and Salvadoran immigrants, and experienced in the private and public sector, he hopes to re-energize Los Angeles with a grassroots campaign the likes of which the city has never seen before.

Elections for the next mayor of Los Angeles are March 5th, 2013. Top candidates are Emanuel Alberto Pleitez, Councilman Eric Garcetti, City Controller Wendy Greuel, Councilwoman Jan Perry and conservative radio personality Kevin James.