Lucas Comment on Expected Bass Election as Speaker

“Californians are incredibly lucky to have someone with the heart and smarts of Karen Bass as our Assembly Speaker. Her passionate commitment to those in our state who need help the most is exactly the right priority for our legislative leadership, even more so during this time of economic downturn.  While I still feel my candidacy offered a unique opportunity for  lawmakers and stakeholders alike to forge a bold, wildly inclusive policy paradigm for the New Millenium, Karen is going to do an awesome job and I’m eager to help her in any way she sees fit.”