Tenessa Audette Earns Endorsement from LIUNA for State Assembly District 1

Tenessa Audette, candidate for State Assembly, proudly announces her endorsement from the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA). This significant endorsement underscores Tenessa’s commitment to supporting skilled labor and the trades, vital components of California’s economic infrastructure.

Expressing strong confidence in Audette’s leadership, LIUNA stated: “We trust that you will represent the public with integrity, passion and an unwavering commitment to act in the best interest of our communities.”

LIUNA represents a half-million workers across the United States and Canada who are essential in building and maintaining our infrastructure. Their rigorous apprenticeship programs and commitment to safety and quality ensure that projects are completed to the highest standards.

"I am deeply honored to receive LIUNA's endorsement," said Audette. "LIUNA’s members are the backbone of our infrastructure, working tirelessly to build and maintain the systems that keep our communities thriving. From roads and bridges to energy projects and water systems, their contributions are indispensable."

Audette’s vision for the State Assembly includes a strong focus on bolstering apprenticeship programs and expanding opportunities within the trades. By investing in these programs, she believes we can empower individuals and strengthen our economy by ensuring we have a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of tomorrow.

As the Mayor of Redding and a local small business owner, Audette has seen firsthand the impact that robust infrastructure has on local economies. The trades are crucial for economic growth and resilience, and supporting and expanding these industries is essential for long-term prosperity in California. Tenessa is happily married to Jeff Audette, and together they raise three exceptional teenagers, Grace (Kat), Annabelle, and Jaxon.

Audette continues to gain momentum and support across District One, with LIUNA joining influential leaders and organizations, including former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblywoman Marie Waldron, Shasta County Supervisor Mary Rickert, Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne, Modoc County Supervisor Ned Coe, Modoc County Supervisor Kathie M Rhoads, Plumas County Supervisor Kevin Goss, El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo, Sierra County Supervisor Sharon Dryden, Siskiyou County Supervisor Ray Haupt, Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett, retired Shasta County Sheriff Jim Pope, Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman, Modoc County Sheriff William “Tex” Dowdy, Redding Vice Mayor Julie Winter, Redding Mayor Pro Tem Jack Munns, South Tahoe City Councilmember Tamara Wallace, Los Rios Community College District Trustee John Knight, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Women’s Leadership Association Political Action Committee, California Rifle and Pistol Association, Reform California, the El Dorado County Republican Party, the Nevada County Republican Party, the Placer County Republican Party and Siskiyou County Republican Party.