Ed Begley Endorses Andrew Lachman for 46th Assembly District

Environmental activist and actor Ed Begley, Jr. has endorsed Andrew Lachman and his campaign for California's new 46th Assembly District.

"As a resident of the 46th Assembly District, Andrew Lachman is an easy choice for anyone concerned about protecting our environment for future generations. As a community activist, educator and as a member of State Senate staff, he's been a leader in building bridges across communities to find ways to promote clean technologies, protect our parks and open spaces and protect our resources for future generations," said environmentalist and actor

Along with a distinguished award-winning career in the arts, has been a decades-long advocate for green living and clean technology. He serves on the board of many environmental groups including the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Environmental Media Association, and the Thoreau Institute, among others. For his lifelong work in environmentalism, Begley has earned awards from the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, and the Santa Monica Baykeeper. Presently, Begley stars in a reality tv show about green living called "Living with Ed" on Discovery's Planet Green channel.

“Ed Begley, Jr. is a recognized leader in the environmental community," said Andrew Lachman. "He has dedicated his life to protecting and improving our environment. His message of environmental sustainability while saving money is one we all can support, and I look forward to working with him and the broader environmental community to bring this much needed message to Sacramento.”

The California State Assembly’s new 46th District is located in the San Fernando Valley and includes all or part of the communities of Lake Balboa, North Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Valley Glen, and Van Nuys.

Andrew Lachman served as the Consultant to the Joint Committee on the Arts for the California Legislature and is currently an Adjunct Professor in Business Law and Policy at Woodbury University in Burbank. He is a member of the Democratic National Committee and served as President of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats and Democrats for Israel.  He also serves as Senior Legal Counsel for a technology consulting firm in Woodland Hills, CA. For more information on Andrew Lachman visit www.andrewlachman.com.