Oct 24, 2008

Another Major Elected Official Says NO to Prop 8

LA County Sheriff Lee Baca Announces Opposition to Prop. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2008

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Another Major Elected Official Says NO to Prop 8
LA County Sheriff Lee Baca Announces Opposition to Prop. 8

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, one of the state’s leading law enforcement officers, today announced his opposition to Proposition 8.

A forty-three year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Baca has long been dedicated to the principle of equality for all Californians. “The Gay men and lesbian women of the law enforcement community are some of the most responsible and virtuous people I know. To deny them their ability to further responsible lives outside of the job is inconsistent with the core values of public service,” said Baca.

Baca was elected Los Angeles County’s 30th Sheriff in 1998. He began his career with the department in 1965 and served in positions of increasing responsibility until his election as Sheriff.