John Pérez To Run for State Controller in 2014
On Wednesday, Assembly Speaker John Pérez (D-Los Angeles) announced that he will run for state controller in 2014. On the same day, Peréz opened and added $1.5 million to a campaign account. In a release, he said, "Balancing our books is essential, but this job is about even more. It's about promoting the financial stability that can offer every Californian the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our state’s prosperity."
- "John A. Pérez Announces Run for State Controller in 2014" (Siders, "Capitol Alert," Sacramento Bee, 10/9).