Warren Furutani

California State Assemblyman

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Democratic Assemblyman representing the 55th District (Carson, West and North Long Beach, Wilmington) and Chair of the Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee; candidate for Los Angeles City Council and long-time resident of Harbor Gateway, which is part of the 15th District

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