SACRAMENTO, CA – Democrat and former Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis became the first woman Lt. Governor of California, beating fellow Democrat Ed Hernandez, with close to 57% of the vote in the November 6 elections. Following her historic victory, Lt. Governor-elect Kounalakis released the following statement to her supporters.
“Thank you.
This campaign was driven by one powerful principle – listening to voters across California and pledging to bring your stories, and your priorities, to Sacramento.
As California’s Lt. Governor, I will fight hard every single day to build an economy that works better for everyone. I will fight to protect our environment for future generations, and to make public higher education affordable, so that more families can walk the same pathway of the American Dream as I have.
Together, truly, we did it. Now, let’s get to work building a better, stronger California.
In gratitude,
Eleni”
ATHENS - The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry said the extension of ethnic Greek mayor Fredi Beleri's detention in Tirana "does not appear to be in line with the provisions of the rule of law, while it does not constitute fair treatment of an elected representative of the local government.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
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