Political Watch Central Coast

General Joseph P. Hoar, USMC (Ret) gave his strong endorsement to Ferial
Masry, the Democratic candidate for the 37th Assembly District at a fundraiser
held on Saturday, September 13th in Camarillo. Speaking before an enthusiastic
crowd of over 100 supporters of Masry, the General urged them to work for a
Democratic victory on November 4th.

The four-star general reminded the audience of how most of the major social
legislation, such as Social Security, Medicare, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting
Rights Act were passed by Democratic Administrations. A prominent critic of the
Iraq War, the former Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Central Command stated that
“Ferial will be a strong supporter of veterans’ rights in the California Assembly,
especially for veterans who sustained injuries in the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan”, said Hoar.

General Hoar, who is a California resident and a member of the Democratic
National Committee is the honorary co-chair of “Veterans for Ferial Mary”. The
group includes veterans from World War II through the current wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan. The other honorary co-chair is Governor Michael Dukakis, the
Democratic Party’s nominee for President in 1988.

Also speaking at the event was Eric Bauman, the chair of the Los Angeles
County Democratic Party. Part of the 37th Assembly District is in Los Angeles
County. Bauman emphasized that Masry’s campaign has been declared as one
of the seven critical Assembly races in the state by the authoritative “California
Target Book” and how important this race is for the future of California.

Bob Handy, Director of the Democratic party’s District 10 was the Master of
Ceremonies. Handy is also the Chair of “Veterans United for Truth”, a nationwide
organization, that has gained international prominence in its lawsuit against the
Veterans Administration for its inadequate treatment of veterans who have
sustained injuries in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. “Because Ferial’s son has
served with the U.S. Army in Iraq, she has a good understanding of the needs of
our troops who have served us so well in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Handy.

The event was held at a private residence in Camarillo and also featured live
music from several groups, including a song that was written specifically for
Masry. “I am so grateful for all the wonderful support that I am receiving and
look forward of championing the needs of our district and state in the Assembly”
said the candidate. Mediterranean and Persian food was served with beautifully
displayed and donated dessert trays. A jazz trio played and a special written
song was dedicated to Ferial.

Ferial is:

• Co-chair, Platform Committee of California’s Democratic Party, 2008
• Member, Executive Committee of California Democratic Party, 2008
• Member, Ventura County Democratic central committee for more
  than five years

School teacher at Cleveland High School, mother of three children
raised in Ventura County and wife of Navy employed, Waleed Masry.

Ferial has been

• Board Member, Conejo Valley Democratic Club
• Endorsed by the Ventura County Star against the Republican
  Incumbent, 2006
• Delegate, National Democratic Convention (Boston 2004)
• Delegate, California Democratic Convention 2004, 2006 and 2008.

The 37th Assembly district includes the following cities: Acton, Agua Dulce,
Camarillo, Canoga Park, Castaic, Chatsworth, Fillmore, Los Angeles, Moorpark,
Newbury Park, Oak View, Ojai, Piru, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand
Oaks, Val Verde, and West Hills, Westlake Village. “New Voice, New Vision for
California’s Future”. Visit Masry’s website at: www.ferialmasryforassembly.com

The event was also sponsored by Friends of Ferial Masry, Post Office Box # 213,
Newbury Park, CA 91320. CA ID # 1300148. The campaign headquarters is
located at: Ferial Masry for 37th Assembly District, 810 Lawrence Street, Suite
1204, (Industrial park area), Newbury Park, California 91320-0213, email her at
ferialmasry@yahoo.com For more information to volunteer, to have houseparties,
fundraisers and GOTV please call (805) 498-7608