Citizens for Accountable Leadership (CAL) hosted a reception celebrating the organization’s four-year anniversary. The organization recognized the success of the candidates that were endorsed by CAL, including the candidates who won judicial campaigns to be elected to be elected to the Superior Court in Los Angeles County.
The event, held at Dulan’s Restaurant, included Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, and Councilwoman Heather Hutt. Also, Sheriff Robert Luna attended, and Patricia Horton represented U.S. Senator Adam.
CAL was formed five years ago when community activists, business leaders, medical professionals, and attorneys organized under the banner of The African American Leadership Council for the Joe Biden/Kamala Haris Presidential Campaign of 2020. In less than three months, the group raised $100,000 for the campaign. After this fundraising accomplishment, the established the Citizens for Accountable Leadership.
CAL adopted a two-fold mission. The first was to continue providing financial support to viable candidates seeking public office whom CAL found to have compelling reasons to endorse and offer financial aid. The second is to provide a platform for candidates, elected officials, business leaders, and government officials to discuss issues relevant to the community.
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Attorney Rickey Ivie, CAL president, explains, “CAL formed to fill a need to financially support candidates from our community. Recognizing its communication capabilities, its network of business associates, friends, and organizational memberships CAL also determined to
contribute to the dialogue on issues vital to our community.”
To fill the communication gap, CAL has already successfully implemented a Slate Mail Program which highlights the organization’s endorsed candidates and propositions. Under the propositions, CAL provides a cogent explanation on a Yes or No vote on each proposition. This slate helps highlight issues for public consumption. Also, CAL will soon launch its new website that will include information on local, state, and federal issues.
“The lack of communication on worthwhile community organizations and group endeavors is often overlooked and we hope this site can offer some useful information,” stated Joe Rouzan, CAL vice chair.
According to Dr. Gail Willis, CAL president emeritus, “One of our major outreach approaches will be our continued implementation of townhall meetings, both in-person and virtual, on issues that have been in the forefront of news and community discussion.”
