Kicking off his marketing campaign with a demonstrable present of pressure, State Assemblymember Mike Gipson formally entered the 2026 race for Board of Equalization District 3 on Jan. 21.
In launching his bid for the Board of Equalization, Mike Gipson launched the next assertion:
“At a time of nice uncertainty, when our district confronts the aftermath of essentially the most devastating fires this area has ever seen and California faces a second Trump Administration after two years of steep deficits, it’s vital that our state has confirmed, efficient leaders who will likely be diligent watchdogs of California’s tax system. Within the coming years, California will need to have the sources wanted to maintain our residents afloat, together with responding to wildfires and different disasters.
“All through my profession within the State Meeting, as Metropolis Councilmember and as a Police Officer, I’ve been a dedicated champion for my constituents in offering sources and funding for vital applications in communities which were traditionally underserved. Because the longest-serving Meeting Democratic Caucus Chair in California historical past, I helped lead our state by means of vital finances shortfalls, whereas at all times defending working households and our most susceptible communities.
“That’s why I’m operating for Board of Equalization, to make sure massive firms pay their justifiable share, shield taxpayers, and enhance transparency on the BOE to make sure our state has the sources we have to present for the protection, safety, and prosperity of all Californians.”
Gipson begins the marketing campaign with roughly $300,000 money readily available and an abundance of endorsements from native and statewide leaders. Under are choose statements from his supporters.
“I’m proud to endorse Mike Gipson for the California State Board of Equalization. As a member of the Meeting, Mike has the longest monitor document serving as Democratic Caucus Chair. He has fought for Californians by making certain unprecedented investments in inexpensive housing, strengthening our infrastructure, elevating the minimal wage, and defending taxpayers. Mike is dedicated to creating certain that your tax {dollars} give you the results you want, and I’m assured that he’ll convey that very same dedication and conviction to the BOE.”
– California State Controller Malia M. Cohen
“Mike Gipson has a dynamic background, from his service as a public security officer to his time as an area Metropolis Councilmember, to his present position within the State Meeting. Mike has the talents, data and confirmed management that we’d like from our subsequent Board of Equalization member for the third District, and I’m proud to endorse him.”
– Former California State Board of Equalization Member Jerome Horton
“Mike Gipson is a longtime good friend, a pacesetter with an enormous coronary heart, and a warrior for working households and his constituents. Given Mike’s background in native and state workplace, in addition to on the Board of Equalization, he has the talents wanted to be an efficient chief for LA County on the BOE. Mike has my enthusiastic endorsement.”
– Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn
“I’m excited to endorse my good friend Mike Gipson for the Board of Equalization as a result of he has been a devoted, efficient public servant all through his profession. As a member of the Board of Equalization, Mike will proceed to battle for transparency, equity, and accountability, making certain that the voice of each taxpayer is heard.”
– Los Angeles Metropolis Councilmember Tim McOsker
First elected in 2014, Mike Gipson presently represents the sixty fifth District within the California State Meeting. Gipson beforehand served as Meeting Democratic Caucus Chair till July 2023 the place he was the longest-serving Caucus Chair in California State historical past.
Throughout his Meeting tenure, Gipson has been a pacesetter on all kinds of points, authoring legal guidelines that improved the standard of schooling, expanded entry to inexpensive healthcare, addressed homelessness, strengthened gun security protections, enacted smart legal justice reform, and ensured safer communities. Gipson additionally helped champion the Legislature’s profitable efforts to cross a groundbreaking transportation bundle centered on infrastructure enhancements. He presently serves as Chair of the Meeting Income and Taxation Committee.
Earlier than being elected to the Meeting, Gipson served as a Carson Metropolis Council Member and police officer and has led native nonprofits to assist at-risk youth keep engaged in class and off the streets. Gipson additionally beforehand served as a chief of workers for the Former Chair of the Board of Equalization and as a group organizer for the United Academics of Los Angeles (UTLA) to guard academics and oldsters and put together LA’s college students for the roles of tomorrow.
Gipson grew up in Watts, the place his mother and father raised him to know the significance of religion, a great schooling, and most critically, the significance of giving again to your group. Gipson presently lives in Carson along with his spouse, LeCresha. They’ve two sons, Devon and Jordan together with their 5 grandchildren. Their third son, D’Ancee, was killed at 3 years previous as a sufferer of a hit-and-run motorist who has by no means been captured.
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