Former Los Angeles County board supervisor, Gloria Molina, announced Tuesday that she is battling terminal cancer.
Former Los Angeles County board supervisor, Gloria Molina announced Tuesday that she is battling terminal cancer.Gloria Molina, a pioneer Latina politician who served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for more than two decades following terms in the state Assembly and on the L.A. City Council -- and was the first Latina elected to each -- announced Tuesday she is battling terminal cancer.
"You should know that I'm not sad. I enter this transition in life feeling so fortunate. I have an amazing and caring family, wonderful friends, and worked with committed colleagues and a loyal team. Throughout my life I've had the support of many people.'' Molina won the City Council's First District seat in 1987, and was elected to the Board of Supervisors from the county's First District in 1991.
Prior to her elected positions, she worked as a deputy for presidential personnel in the Jimmy Carter White House. "Most of all, I am fortunate to have this time to spend with family, friends and those who are special to me. Thank you all for your love and support.''Upon hearing the news of Molina's illness, Eunisses Hernandez, the current L.A. City Councilwoman from the First District, said in a statement to City News Service, "We stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before us and Supervisor Molina is one of a kind.
"Seeing her break these glass ceilings inspired me,'' Solis said in a statement. "I remember dreaming of one day serving our community just as she did, with passion. She was my role model, which is why I was proud to support her in each one of her races.''
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