For more than a decade, Ricardo Lara has worked tirelessly in the Assembly to improve the lives of working families. This work ethic was taught to him by his parents, Venustiano and Dolores Lara, Mexican immigrants who came to California seeking a better life.
As Chief of Staff to Majority Leader Marco Antonio Firebaugh, 50th Assembly District, Ricardo spearheaded several bills that became law, including the landmark AB 540, making college education more affordable for immigrant students.
My mother is a seamstress. Mi madre es una costurera.
My father works in a factory. Mi padre es un trabajador de fabrica.
They’ve been married for 35 years. Han estado casados por 35 años.
"California needs to be better."
"California can’t be a place where prisoners get better health care than Veterans, prisoners get better educational programs than honest people, prisoners get better recreation facilities than our youngsters."
"I will fight to raise the minimum wage so people can support their family."
"Luchare para subir el salario mínimo para que la gente pueda dar mas apoyo a sus familias."
"I will fight to make sure every young person can go to college."
"Luchare para asegurar que todos los jóvenes pueda asistir al colegio."
"I will fight for everyone’s right to a family doctor when they’re sick."
"Luchare para que cada uno de nuestra comunidad tenga el derecho de tener un ‘doctor familiar’ que este disponible siempre cuando alguien se enferme."
"I will fight for the American Dream... good jobs for every Californian."
"Luchare para que todos logremos el sueño Americano... crear trabajos para todos los californianos."
Ricardo Lara, Democrat for Assembly
