I am a college professor committed to grassroots organizing and capacity building around the issues of education, labor, women’s reproductive health and political empowerment. I am a former middle school teacher with the Compton Unified School District and am currently employed at Cal State Los Angeles as an instructor and Clinical Field Supervisor with the Cal State TEACH teacher preparation program where I support new teachers and pre-service candidates in obtaining the multiple subjects teaching credential. As a teacher of teachers, I am an advocate for public education; K-12 through higher ed and am guided by the desire to be the voice of the under-represented, a willingness to stand strong for what I believe in and a passion for defending worker’s rights, I am actively involved with labor; having served as Faculty Rights Chair and currently serving as chapter Vice President and Political Action Chair for California Faculty Association – LA and member of the statewide Representation and Bargaining Teams. I have lobbied with the CA State Assembly and Senate for tenure density and diversity in hiring for CSU faculty and increased funding for higher education. In 2016, I was recognized as CFA Lecturer of the Year.

A love of politics and labor activism led me to the LA Federation of Labor’s Civic Leadership Academy (2018), the Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute (2018) and Emerge CA (2015) political training programs where I honed my organizational skillset and broadened my network of like-minded activists. I am a member of the New Frontier, Muslim and Beach Cities Democratic Clubs and was first elected to the LACDP to represent Assembly District 66 in 2016. I serve on the Resolutions Committee where I review resolutions that shape public policy and support the values of equity and democracy and in leadership as a co-Chair of the Credential's Committee. In 2018, I was honored as LACDP female Democrat of the year and by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi as a Woman of Distinction.

I am the outgoing 1^st Vice President of the Los Angeles African American Women PAC (LAAAWPAC) where I chair the Political Involvement Committee. I am a member of the Los Angeles County Voter Services Committee where I problem solve ways to increase voter participation and raise awareness of issues that impact communities of color through education and civic engagement.

I am the oldest of three children, born and raised in the unincorporated Athens area of Los Angeles County. My father retired from both the Los Angeles County ISD and the Los Angeles City Fire Department after 40+ years of service. My mother, deceased in 2017, was an LVN with Hollywood Presbyterian/Queen of Angeles Hospital in Los Angeles. I attended St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, CA, is a graduate of Cal State University Los Angeles (BA) and Chapman University (MA) and am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

I have been a Democrat since registering to vote at the age of 18. I regularly voted in local, statewide and federal elections and support candidates running for office both financially and in volunteering. My parents instilled in me a love of politics and an appreciation of the importance of engaging the political process.

My political philosophy is rooted in the definition of democracy and what I believe it means to be a Democrat; the people should elect who they feel will best represent them in government and are able to hold them accountable. For this reason I am committed to voter education and engagement as these ensure that the people make informed decisions in voting and are empowered to have their voices heard. I want to leave this world better than I found it for my children and grandchildren. This means a world that respects diversity and promotes the dignity and well-being of all people regardless of their economic status, gender identity or ethnicity.

When inequity and a disregard for humanity are accepted as the norm, democracy cannot exist and we have failed as human beings.

• After a career in public service with the County of Los Angeles where I worked in the Health, Safety and Disability Benefits field, first as a healthcare researcher and later as manager, I retired and entered the realm of political activism.  
• I served on the board of my local Democratic Club for many years, where I was president for 3 years.  
• Volunteered on many campaigns for Democratic candidates at all levels of government. 
• Received 2013 Female Democrat of the Year for Assembly District 66 and Volunteer of the Year for Region 16 of the California Democratic Party.  
• Served as an alternate to the LA County Democratic Party (LACDP) Central Committee from 2010 until 2016, when I was elected as a member in my own right.
• Currently chair the 66th Assembly District delegation at LACDP Central Committee.
• Currently chair the election protection committee at LACDP Central Committee.
• Active member of the Resolutions Committee at LACDP Central Committee
• Recently elected to the Executive Board of the California Democratic Party from LACDP Central Committee
• Served on the Voter Services Committee at the California Democratic Party for 6 years.
• Active environmental advocate with 350.org and Citizens Climate Lobby.

I'm a Democrat because I believe in the principles every other Democrat holds dear.  

We believe in social justice, quality public education for all children no matter their zip codes, universal quality health care, a healthy planet for ourselves and our children, and in coming together for the common good by raising the appropriate amount of revenues to provide benefits for our fellow Americans in need. 

These premises seem so obvious and simple, but we must constantly fight to achieve them and once achieved, fight to keep.  

And I'm dedicated to doing just that.  

Through my service on the County Party’s Resolutions Committee, I have the privilege of helping to shape our policy positions around our values.

Through my service on the Elections Protection Committee, I work in an oversight capacity with the Registrar/Recorder to ensure access to the ballot box for every voter and to ensure all valid ballots are counted accurately.  I will not become complacent in this basic task that is so vital for maintaining our democracy.

Through my environmental advocacy I lobby elected state and federal officials to pass crucial legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions fully by 2050.  We owe this to our children.

I hope you find me worthy of your vote.

Stacey Spagon Golden is a South Bay native, graduate from Westchester High School, then attending U.S.C. 100% on an academic scholarships and financial aide, with 3 internships, Madrid Spain - Instituto Internacional, Peace Corps Carribean Region Adminsistration in Washington, D.C. & Hermosa Beach Police Department's Community Relations back in the mid '80's graduating with a degree in Public Administration. In the 1990's worked as an Environmental Education Specialist in the South Bay, serving on the South Bay Business Environmental Coalition. Later working as a Community Mobilization Coordinator for the Healthy Cities Grant for the Northeast Los Angeles' Community Resource Coordinating Council. I have worked for LAUSD as a public school educator, certified bilingual in Spanish and coordinated the Lincoln Family Schools Partnership, linking resources to Northeast LA Schools. I have worked in Carson, since 2009 as a Public School Teacher, writing 3 grants for Parent Center Resources and Literacy Awareness. In 2016 was Top Vote Getter for the LA County Democratic Central Committee, receiving over 17,000 for my 2016-2020 term. I am a recipient of the California Teacher's Association's Non-Partisan Award, California Federation of Teachers Political Outreach Award and the United Teacher's NEA Who Award, all these awards granted 2016-18. Currently serves CTA State Council Elect, NEA Board at Large & San Pedro Democratic Club's Vice President of Outreach. I have attended both National and State Conventions for NEA, AFT, CTA & CFT affiliates. As a Mother of two adult sons, one diagnosed High Functioning Autistic, in his early years advocated for socialization play therapy and vendored Regional Center services and support as he transitioned to independent living. I am currently endorsed by Indivisible South Bay - Los Angeles, CA Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, CA Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell, Beach Cities Democrats, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn. I have attended all State Democratic Conventions, since my election to LACDP Central Committee (2016-20). As an hearing impaired adult of over 30 years, wearing hearing aides 24/7, I advocate for these devises to be insured covered benefits for public educators and enjoy learning new technologies and apps that support my disability so I can actively participate and engage in my community. I have resided in Rancho Palos Verdes, since 2007 - recently married, my life partner, Paul of 14 years & we have with two great rescue dog, Moyo & Yuki. For LACDP, I am Vice Chair for CA AD 66 & have interviewed candidates seeking endorsement from local South Bay races from 2016 to present. I hope you will support me for another term.

I am a lifelong Democrat, voting for the first time when I was a Senior at Westchester High School in the 1980's. I come from a family of Republicans, so my affinity for the Democratic Party happened first with the passage of Title IX, giving girls the opportunity to play in sports. (Growing up alongside the LAX runway with a single divorced mother who worked several jobs, I became an overachiever, active in Student Government, knowing I would have to work hard to get scholarships to go to college. The City of Los Angeles Parks & Recreation activities were my outlet, and in the 1970's with limited athletic opportunities,  I had to play baseball and basketball on all boy's teams, learning to compete and tried to be on the 'same playing field' as boys at that time.) I realize that the Democratic Party was about creating opportunities for others, empowering youth and supported Title IV changes that allowed me to have more access to team sports at public schools. At USC, I was frustrated with the limited Democratic Party outreach on campus, so when others we're working the Hill for Reagan, I decided to work for the Peace Corps' Federal Agency supporting economic projects in the Caribbean region. Growing up alongside the LAX airport, seeing how my whole community was displaced and developing a permanent hearing loss as a young adult, I realized the importance of planned communities with an eye for environmental best practices. The Democratic Party recognized early on the importance of protections from noise pollution, air pollution and clean water. Later as a young adult, raising an autistic child, I appreciated the Democratic Party's advocacy for health benefits for the developmentally disabled and IDEA funding in the work place and public schools. .My first pair of hearing aides came from the California Department of Rehabilitation. Later working for both public schools and non-profits, etc. I saw that the Democratic Party's Platform was more responsive to seeking sustainable funding for public education, securing health care, dealing with student loan debt and housing crisis. I am also an advocate for the arts, as a Getty Alumni for Teachers in Art Education. The Democratic Party honors and supports a diverse California and works to ensure these art and music programs are available to children in public schools and seniors at community centers In recent years, I have marched with Democrats for Immigrants, March for Our Lives (Gun Control), the Woman's March, the March for Science (Climate Change is Real) and marched locally for oil refineries to eliminate dangerous chemicals that are harmful to our South Bay Communities and for municipalities to have a great distance of existing and new oil wells. The Democratic Party's Platform defends and promotes these values in an affirmative understanding of the intersectional nature of our diverse Los Angeles County landscape, promoting a healthy LA County towards equity and equal access for all.

I am from a family of proud Democrats. On November 9th, 2016, I realized that I was not doing enough to safeguard our democracy. The election of Donald Trump was a wake up call that propelled my activism into high gear.

Right away, I organized with Resist LA, compelling Senator Feinstein to hold a town hall. I called Members of Congress to save the Affordable Care Act (ACA). After participating in the historic Women's March LA 2017, I joined Indivisible Beach Cities and then Indivisible South Bay L.A. Indivisible is thousands of local volunteer organizations whose mission is to cultivate a grassroots movement of activists to elect progressive leaders, realize bold progressive policies, and rebuild our democracy.

I have spent last 3 years organizing protests and town halls, registering voters, and turning red districts into blue all over the nation. I have been greatly involved in the campaigns of Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA45), Congresswoman Katie Hill (CA25), and Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (AD66).

Currently:

• I am a Steering Committee Member and Action/Allyship Chair for Indivisible Beach Cities.

• I organize local protests for national organizations such as- MoveOn.Org, Change.org, Code Pink, #StopThe Bans, ACLU, Indivisible etc. 

• I am a Co-Organizer of monthly lobby meetings with Congressman Ted Lieu (CA33), and visit other representatives such as Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, State Senator Ben Allen, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Senator Feinstein, and Senator Harris, to advocate on behalf of the constituents.

• I am Fundraising Trustee for Progressive Democratic Club. 
  

• I do voter-outreach for Democrats all over the nation to flip red districts blue.

• I develop and teach strategies on how to talk to right-wingers.

I am endorsed by: Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, Indivisible Beach Cities, Indivisible South Bay L.A., Progressive Democratic Club, Torrance Democratic Club, Kashmir Human Rights Foundation, and Kashmir American Humane Society. I will be honored to have your vote on MARCH 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot. Thank you.

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We only get the political system that we work for. If we want a better system, then we have to roll up our sleeves and get working. Contact me and let's save this democracy together, for all of us.