MELISSA FOX EARNS SUPPORT OF STATE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM IN BID FOR AD-68

California State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins Becomes the Latest Prominent Leader to Back Irvine Councilwoman Melissa Fox’s Assembly Campaign

IRVINE, CA – Continuing to amass powerful endorsements from California’s leaders in her bid for Assembly District 68, today Irvine Councilwoman Melissa Fox garnered the endorsement of California State Senate President pro Tempore and former Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins.

In a statement released with her endorsement, President Pro Tem Atkins commented:

“I’m pleased to endorse Melissa Fox for State Assembly because she’s tough, smart and eager to do the necessary work to uplift her community. In the State Assembly, Melissa will push to expand access to affordable healthcare, provide critical relief to working families and small businesses, create good paying jobs, invest in our K-12 schools, and defend our environment. I know she will be an effective partner in the legislature and I look forward to helping her get elected.”