Angela Rupert is the Democratic candidate for State Assembly in the Valley, and she is also a mother, wife and immigration attorney. She is the choice for many Asians in the Valley and for good reason – she has a favorable view on immigration and she spends a lot of time meeting and listening to people. She truly cares about the residents of the Valley.
Thanks for taking the time to speak with me, Angela. Can you tell me a little about your family?
It’s my pleasure. Yes, family is very important to me. My husband, Jason, and I have a three-year-old son. He is the love of my life. He recently started preschool and is learning so much. It won’t be long till he’s smarter than me! My father recently passed away, but I am very close with my mother. She lives in Kansas and visits as often as she can. Of course she wants to see her grandson all the time. My brother lives in Culver City, which is a blessing. We see each other for dinners quite frequently.
Sounds like you have a close connection with your family.
Definitely. My family is my inspiration. In fact, my family is one of the reasons I’m running for office. My father inspired me to act on behalf of others, and he always told me I could do whatever I wanted to do. He’s the reason I went to law school, and his encouraging words gave me the confidence to run for office. Of course, my husband also encouraged me to run; and he is my biggest supporter.
Would you mind telling the readers a little bit about your background and work experience?
I went to college in Kansas and came to Los Angeles to go to Loyola Law School nearly 17 years ago. For a few years, I was a consumer attorney and helped people who had been injured by a large pharmaceutical company. It was a wonderful experience to help thousands of people. Later, I started my own company that focuses on business development for lawyers, medical groups, finance companies and schools. Now I’m an immigration attorney helping people throughout the Valley with immigration issues. Working with immigrants has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It’s such a pleasure to ensure that everyone can experience the American Dream.
You also volunteer, right?
Recently, I was honored to receive the LA County Bar Association Volunteer of the Year award for my efforts to help those with no income or low income with immigration issues. It was an honor to be recognized, but the pleasure is all mine. In addition, I teach ESL with the Los Angeles Public Libraries. It’s such a joy helping people to learn English. They can accomplish so much and I love educating people.
You’re definitely busy! Why did you decide to run for State Assembly and what are you goals if elected?
It’s so important to make sure the world is a better place for my son. I see crime rising in the Valley, and I want to do something about that. I’ll work to get funding for more LAPD officers on our streets to ensure the safety of our families. Also, it’s important to make sure we have the best education options for our children. A quality education is the most important thing we can give our kids, and right now our school system needs help. And of course, there’s a serious traffic problem in Los Angeles. I’d like to create an incentive for employers who allow some employees to work from home at least one day a week. This will get thousands of cars off the road and clear up traffic congestion.
You’ve won the support of tens of thousands of people in the Valley. How did you do that?
The old fashioned way: I’ve made thousands of personal phone calls, I’ve attended community events, I’ve spoken at neighborhood council meetings all over the Valley, and I’ve hosted coffee meetings all over town. I love speaking with people and getting their input. It’s the one-on-one connection that wins people over; and, to tell you the truth, speaking with people is my favorite part of the job. I’m looking forward to serving the people the in the Valley.
In case someone hasn’t had the opportunity to meet you, how can they contact you?
Great question! I always want people to reach out to me, so I freely give my personal email and cell phone numbers to everyone. [email protected] or (818) 299-2507. I’m looking forward to hearing from your readers.
Thanks, Angela. Looking forward to seeing your name on the ballot!
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Angela Rupert is the Democrat running for State Assembly in the Valley including Panorama City, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Valley Glen, North Hollywood, Northridge, Lake Balboa, Sherman Oaks, North Hills, Toluca Lake, Studio City and parts of the Hollywood Hills. For more information on Angela, please see AngelaRupert.com.
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