Dr. Jennifer Campbell, San Diego District 2 City Councilmember and one of the region’s leading LGBTQ+ elected officials, announced today the endorsements of Equality California (EQCA), California’s leading LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, and Victory Fund, the oldest and largest national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office.
Tony Hoang, Executive Director of EQCA, said: “For the last four years, Dr. Jen Campbell has been a strong voice for equality on the San Diego City Council. LGBTQ+ San Diegans have a fierce advocate on the San Diego City Council in Dr. Jen Campbell. We are confident she is the best choice to continue fighting for a healthy, just, and fully equal San Diego for all.”
The endorsements of Victory Fund and Equality California add to the chorus of strong support from the LGBTQ+ community behind Dr. Jen Campbell’s re-election campaign. Dr. Jen Campbell has been endorsed by San Diego Democrats for Equality and many LGBTQ+ local leaders, including Mayor Todd Gloria, State Senator Toni Atkins, former Senator, Assemblymember and San Diego City Councilmember Chris Kehoe, Assemblymember Chris Ward, San Diego Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, Chula Vista City Councilmember Steve Padilla, and Encinitas City Councilmember Joe Mosca.
“LGBTQ Victory Fund is delighted to endorse Dr. Jen Campbell for re-election to San Diego City Council,” said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of Victory Fund. “Councilmember Campbell’s commitment to smart public policy, crafting compromise and standing up for San Diego families makes her the best choice to continue representing District 2.”
Dr. Jen Campbell is a board-certified medical physician and member of the San Diego City Council. Dr. Jen spent over three decades as a doctor caring for families and delivering healthcare prior to winning election to the City Council in 2018. On the City Council, Dr. Jen has helped guide San Diego’s emergency public health response to COVID-19, moved San Diego towards 100% clean energy and forged the landmark compromise to reduce whole-home short term rentals. Dr. Jen and her partner Suzanne live in San Diego’s Bay Ho neighborhood.
For more information about Councilmember Dr. Jen Campbell, visit DrJenCampbell.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
